CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION
A world-class catalyst for the reverse water–gas shift reaction has been developed, transforming carbon dioxide into a key building block[…]
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BETTER BUILDING SYSTEMS
A distributed carbon nanofiber (CNF)–based direct air capture filter can absorb CO2 downstream in ventilation systems and decrease energy consumption[…]
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ADDING VALUE TO ARSENIC
A new chemical treatment turns deadly arsenic-rich groundwater waste into useful raw materials. A two-step process converts the hazardous sludge[…]
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BLESSED BIOMASS BURIAL
When plants decompose or are burnt, they release the carbon dioxide they had absorbed. To prevent this, we could bury[…]
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CLIMATE FRIENDLY COOLING SYSTEMS
Conventional cooling systems are often bulky, energy intensive and reliant on chemical refrigerants harmful to the environment. Thermoelectric refrigeration, a[…]
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WONDERFUL FOOD WASTE
Food waste contains sustainable solutions for farming and new sources of bioactive compounds for pharmaceuticals. Sugar beet pulp could help[…]
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REMARKABLE BATTERY REUSE
As battery use grows in EVs and elsewhere, there will be a stockpile of those discarded. Recycling the valuable materials[…]
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MARVELOUS BUILDING MATERIAL
A new building material has about one quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint and reduces waste going to landfills. Composed entirely[…]
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TRANSFORMING BIO-TAR
A persistent challenge in renewable energy production has been generation of a by-product bio-tar–a viscous, toxic liquid presenting significant obstacles[…]
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SOLVING PLASTIC POLLUTION
Using polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the clear plastic making up beverage bottles and clothing fibers, a new chemical process transforms plastic[…]
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