In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a research team from the Friedrich Wöhler Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry in Göttingen introduced a novel approach for recycling polystyrene waste. Their electrochemical process is effective, uses a cost-efficient iron catalyst, generates hydrogen as a byproduct, and can be powered by solar energy.
As a major contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the transportation sector has immense potential to advance decarbonization. However, a zero-emissions global supply chain requires re-imagining reliance on a heavy-duty trucking industry that emits 810,000 tons of CO2, or 6 percent of the United States' greenhouse gas emissions, and consumes 29 billion gallons of diesel annually in the U.S. alone.
The world is currently confronting significant environmental challenges due to plastic waste. A research team at KAIST has developed a microbial-based biodegradable plastic that has the potential to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, representing a notable breakthrough.
Foresight Canada, the nation's largest cleantech accelerator, has revealed this year's Foresight 50 list, recognizing Canada's 50 most investible cleantech ventures.
Phoenix Tailings, co-founded by MIT alumni, is creating domestic supply chains for rare earth metals, key to the clean energy transition. At the heart of the energy transition is a metal transition. Wind farms, solar panels, and electric cars require many times more copper, zinc, and nickel than their gas-powered alternatives.
Just days after the UK Government revealed an Autumn Budget that included significant infrastructure investment plans, a new £1 bn low-carbon infrastructure project has been launched in Westminster, signifying a major step towards driving investment and creating well-paid, secure jobs.
SGS, the world’s leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, proudly announces the launch of IMPACT NOW for sustainability, a new concept in the delivery of sustainability services designed to address ever-changing market demands and the urgent needs of the planet.
A research team led by Graeme Blake, an Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, is exploring a more energy-efficient approach known as magnetocaloric cooling.
Innovative biochar pellets from UIUC show promise in reducing phosphorus runoff, offering a sustainable solution for farmers and improving environmental health.
While electric and hybrid vehicles are making transportation greener, other sectors like aviation continue to contribute significantly to CO2 emissions. Researchers are exploring hydrogen-powered airplanes as a potential solution.
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