This article examines nuclear energy and fossil fuels as primary power sources, highlighting nuclear energy's clean and efficient attributes yet acknowledging its environmental concerns. The article also outlines the advantages of fossil fuels, such as power generation capacity and accessibility, while detailing their environmental drawbacks.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
23 Nov 2023
In this compendium, Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses alternative protein formulations and the valorization of food side-streams.
Researchers are making strides in addressing the technical challenges associated with MSRs, bringing us closer to a clean and sustainable energy future. While commercial deployment remains a challenge due to regulatory constraints and supply chain issues, the promise of molten salt reactors could revolutionize the nuclear energy landscape.
By Usman Ahmed
3 Nov 2023
Manifold valve systems, otherwise known as manifold sampling systems, are critical to the semiconductor manufacturing process, especially regarding airborne molecular contamination (AMC)
monitoring.
In a recent case study, Tofwerk delivered a Vocus mobile air monitoring lab to Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment for in-depth air quality monitoring.
Small modular reactors (SMRs), a relatively new type of modern reactor, are gaining popularity due to their small size and high efficiency. They provide a more straightforward, standardized, and safer modular design owing to initial capital investment and shorter construction periods.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
25 Oct 2023
This article will explore the critical role of dredging in flood prevention and its environmental considerations in the face of rising flood risks and climate change.
By Brett Smith
24 Oct 2023
Even though dredging is considered beneficial, it impacts the environment. Learn about the different sustainable dredging practices that are minimizing environmental footprints.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
23 Oct 2023
Reprocessing spent fuel to recover fissile and fertile materials to provide new fuel for current and future nuclear power plants is a crucial and almost unique feature of nuclear energy.
By Usman Ahmed
20 Oct 2023
Dredging is vital for maintaining navigable waterways, supporting maritime trade, and removing contaminated sediments. However, it can disrupt ecosystems through increased turbidity, contaminant release, and habitat destruction. As a result, responsible management is needed to strike a balance between enabling economic progress through dredging and preserving the environment.