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Biomimetic Polypeptide Catalysts Pave Way for Greener Chemical Processes

Researchers at Université Laval have created catalysts that, like enzymes found in living cells, are capable of functioning efficiently in water.

5 May 2017

Innovative Artificial Photosynthesis Process Could Clean Air, Produce Energy

University of Central Florida chemistry professor has recently discovered a method to trigger the process of photosynthesis in a synthetic material, converting greenhouse gases into clean air and generating energy simultaneously.

26 Apr 2017

Study Shows How Climate Change Affects Distribution of Marine Microplastic Litter

Microplastic aggregation and movement is significantly influenced by marine circulation and weather conditions. Microplastics are particles that measure less than 5 mm, and are a growing concern. They not only become more applicable as other plastic marine litter disintegrates into tiny particles, but also interact with species in a variety of marine habitats.

26 Apr 2017

Caterpillars Could Provide Biodegradable Solution to Plastic Pollution

Recently, it was discovered that a common insect larva eating beeswax breaks down chemical bonds in the plastic, used for making packaging and shopping bags, at uniquely high speeds. According to scientists, this discovery could result in a biotechnological approach to the polyethylene waste that chokes landfills and oceans.

25 Apr 2017

Study Shows Advantage in Shifting Investment from Carbon to Non-Carbon Power Sources in Near-Term

A new study details why it’s prudent to invest in carbon-free electricity now.

21 Apr 2017

Unique Fabric-Shredding Machine to Tackle the Environmental Problem of Post-Consumer Textile Waste

The average American goes through roughly 70 pounds of clothing each year, creating approximately 21 billion pounds of clothing sent to landfills – five percent of all landfill waste, according to the Council for Textile Recycling.

20 Apr 2017

New Method for Preventing the Icy Buildup

Solution developed at MIT could stop buildup of hydrate ices that slow or block oil and gas flow.

17 Apr 2017

TMS's Proprietary Microwave Drying System Significantly Reduces Toxic Emissions

Targeted Microwave Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce exceptional air emissions and water quality results.

10 Apr 2017

New Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Engine Helps Minimize Environmental Impact

The new Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel engine is being billed as the perfect combination of air and fuel.

10 Apr 2017

An Innovative Technique to Convert Ocean Waste Plastic into Valuable Fuel

The oceans in the world are littered with vast amounts of plastic waste. At present, a new technique has been developed by a PhD organic chemist and a sailboat captain to enable the recycling of specific plastics, converting the useless wastes into a priceless diesel fuel by means of a small mobile reactor.

4 Apr 2017