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Algae-Based Paper Filter Could Make Drinking Water Safe in Bangladesh

Algae-Based Paper Filter Could Make Drinking Water Safe in Bangladesh

One of Bangladesh’s persistent challenges is the issue of access to safe drinking water.

19 Aug 2019

Fracking Affects Groundwater less than Oil and Gas Production

Fracking Affects Groundwater less than Oil and Gas Production

According to a new study, traditional techniques used for producing oil and gas can have an impact on groundwater much more than fracking. The study was performed by hydrogeologists Grant Ferguson from the University of Saskatchewan and Jennifer McIntosh from the University of Arizona.

16 Aug 2019

New Insights Could Advance Water Purification Technology

New Insights Could Advance Water Purification Technology

Water scarcity is presently a serious challenge all across the globe, and this has caused engineers and scientists to relentlessly work towards finding new ways of harvesting purified water from wastewater or seawater and other such alternative sources.

8 Aug 2019

MIT Focuses on Sustainability Practices in Water Consumption

MIT Focuses on Sustainability Practices in Water Consumption

The Institute aims to update its water management practices to prepare for droughts, sea level rise, and other risks posed by the climate crisis.

6 Aug 2019

New Recipes for Cost-Effective Desalination Using Fewer Ingredients

New Recipes for Cost-Effective Desalination Using Fewer Ingredients

As population explosion and prolonged droughts continue, coastal cities like Carlsbad in Southern California have gradually opted for ocean desalination to make up for a declining freshwater supply.

1 Aug 2019

Groundwater Conservation Policies Trigger Air Pollution in Northwest India

Groundwater Conservation Policies Trigger Air Pollution in Northwest India

Steps to conserve groundwater in northwestern India have resulted in unanticipated consequences: Increased air pollution in an area already affected by smog and haze.

31 Jul 2019

New Technology Can Deliver Clean Water to Thousands of Communities Worldwide

New Technology Can Deliver Clean Water to Thousands of Communities Worldwide

Around 844 million people are estimated to lack access to clean water. At the same time, every minute, a newborn dies from infection due to the shortage of safe water and a polluted environment.

24 Jul 2019

Manganese Can Accelerate Production of Lead Dioxide Under Certain Conditions

Manganese Can Accelerate Production of Lead Dioxide Under Certain Conditions

Manganese is not categorically a toxic mineral. Actually, people require a little manganese in their diets to keep healthy.

23 Jul 2019

Reducing Single Use Plastic in London: MIW Wins Thames Water Contract to Roll Out 100 Outdoor Drinking Water Fountains

Reducing Single Use Plastic in London: MIW Wins Thames Water Contract to Roll Out 100 Outdoor Drinking Water Fountains

British firm MIW Water Cooler Experts is working with Thames Water and the Mayor of London to encourage people to keep hydrated on the move by refilling rather than buying bottled water.

23 Jul 2019

Newly Developed Method Recovers Nitrogen from Wastewater

Newly Developed Method Recovers Nitrogen from Wastewater

A new technique for recovering nitrogen from wastewater has been devised by two EPFL Master’s in Environmental Engineering students.

18 Jul 2019

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Turning Wastewater into Renewable Energy

Zonetta E. English

Zonetta English discusses her goal to find the ideal technology to turn wastewater into renewable energy. Her findings on thermal hydrolysis will be discussed at Pittcon 2019.

Turning Wastewater into Renewable Energy

Producing Clean Hydrogen with Near-Zero Carbon Emissions with The Hazer Process

Geoff Pocock

Geoff Pocock, Managing Director and Founder of the Hazer Group talks to AZoCleantech about how the Hazer Process is producing clean hydrogen with Near-Zero Carbon Emissions.

Producing Clean Hydrogen with Near-Zero Carbon Emissions with The Hazer Process

Relocating the Growing of Food to Urban Areas

Dr Michael Hardman

Dr Michael Hardman from the School of Enviroment and Life Sciences from Salford University talks to AZoCleantech about relocating the growing of food to urban areas.

Relocating the Growing of Food to Urban Areas

The Importance of Measuring Crude Oil

The Importance of Measuring Crude Oil

This product profile discusses vapor pressure in crude oil.

From Grabner Instruments

RT1 Smart Rooftop Photovoltaic Monitoring System

RT1 Smart Rooftop Photovoltaic Monitoring System

Rooftop monitoring system for photovoltaic systems.

From Kipp & Zonen

Analyzing Liquids and Oils with FTIR Spectroscopy

Analyzing Liquids and Oils with FTIR Spectroscopy

The compact and intuitive Durasens™ LSP-T series Diamond ATR Analyzers have been expertly designed for the quick and simple analysis of liquids, emulsions, pastes, gels oils and slurries via mid-IR FTIR spectroscopy.

From Durasens