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Thought Leaders

The AZoCleantech.com "Clean Technology Thought Leaders" series is a selection of articles and interviews covering the key issues facing the world of clean technology, renewable energy, environmental science and climatology. All interviews are conducted with experts who have been invited as recognised leaders in their fields to provide a "state of the art" contribution.

Wastly: Recyclable Roof Tiles made from Non-Recyclable Waste

In this interview, AZoCleantech speaks with Angela Piazza from Bournemouth University about Wastly Roof Tiles, a product that actively combats climate change and plastic pollution simultaneously.

By Bethan Davies 14 Dec 2023

ALGAEWAVE: Converting Noise into Energy

In this interview, AZoCleantech speaks with Imperial College London graduate Felix Chen about ALGAEWAVE, a closed-loop autonomous microalgae farming system that uses noise treatment to optimize biomass production.

By Bethan Davies 11 Dec 2023

Analyzing Industrial Gas Emissions & Production with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

In this interview, AZoCleantech talks to Kelly McPartland from Thermo Fisher Scientific about the utilization of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) in industrial gas analysis.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Process Analytical Systems for Environmental Monitoring 9 Aug 2023

Utilizing OE-FTIR to Monitor Ethylene Oxide Levels and Emissions

In this interview, AZoCleantech talks to Kelly McPartland about the utilization of optical enhanced Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (OE-FTIR) to monitor Ethylene Oxide levels and emissions.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Environmental and Process Monitoring Instruments 8 Aug 2023

Moving Towards Renewable Hydrogen with Thermo Fisher Scientific & CPH2

In this interview, AZoCleantech talks to Thermo Fisher Scientific and CPH2 about renewable hydrogen and how they are teaming up to give it the green light.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Environmental and Process Monitoring Instruments 27 Jun 2023

An Interview with Greenpeace: The Harmful Reality of Plastic Recycling

We spoke to Kate Melges, Project Leader for Greenpeace USA's Plastics campaign, about the key issues surrounding plastic pollution, the toxic hazards of recycled plastic highlighted in Greenpeace's latest report, and the solutions to the plastic crisis.

By Laura Thomson 21 Jun 2023

Green Hydrogen: The Future of Energy Storage

In this interview, AZoCleantech speaks with a French research group that has been shortlisted as a finalist for the European Inventor Award 2023. Composed of five researchers, this multidisciplinary team has developed a safe and efficient method of storing hydrogen in a solid form, which is likely to play a crucial role in the ongoing fight against climate change.

From The French National Centre for Scientific Research 13 Jun 2023

UNIDO’s South African Initiative - Achieving Transformative Environmental Change

AZoCleantech speaks with Tebogo Maleka, National Project Coordinator at the UNIDO, about her role within the organization and the initiative that aims to support South Africa's transition from conventional plastics to more environmentally sustainable alternatives.

From United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) 9 Mar 2023

Siân Sutherland: Inspiring Change in a Plastic World

AZoCleantech recently spoke to entrepreneur Siân Sutherland, the Co-Founder of A Plastic Planet, for International Women's Day. Her company's goal is to inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap to help reduce its burden on the planet.

From A Plastic Planet 8 Mar 2023

Women in the Clean Technology Field: A Conversation with Adina Rom

This International Women's Day, AZoCleantech spoke to inspiring women who have made a difference in the Clean Technology field. For this interview, we spoke to Dr. Adina Rom, the Executive Director of ETH for Development.

By Laura Thomson 8 Mar 2023