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New Nontoxic, Low-Cost Foam for Removing Oil Spills

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a new, safe method to clean up oil spills with the help of compounds that are equally useful as common household cleaning products.

25 Sep 2019

Biosurfacant Derived from Rice Straw as Alternative to Chemicals in Soaps

A scientist has found a way to use one of the world’s most copious natural resources as a substitute for human-made chemicals in soaps and plenty of other domestic items.

24 Sep 2019

New Approach Could Eliminate Carbon Emissions from Cement Production

MIT researchers find a way to eliminate carbon emissions from cement production — a major global source of greenhouse gases.

17 Sep 2019

New Catalytic Reactor Recycles Greenhouse Gas to Produce Pure Liquid Fuel

An electrolyzer, which utilizes renewable electricity to synthesize pure liquid fuels, could be used to repurpose a common greenhouse gas in an efficient and eco-friendly manner.

4 Sep 2019

Sustainable Synthesis of Organic UV Filters from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Germany, in association with colleagues from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in South Africa and the University of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania, were successful in using cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) as a replacement for petroleum in organic synthesis.

2 Sep 2019

Researchers Develop Tools to Help Manage Seagrass Survival

A new QUT-led study has developed a statistical toolbox to help avoid seagrass loss as the marine meadows provide shelter, food and oxygen to fish and at-risk species like dugongs and green turtles.

16 Aug 2019

Yanmar Demonstrates Autonomous Tractors Using Precision Positioning Technology in Thailand

Yanmar has participated in a field test to demonstrate the use of precision location technology in autonomous agricultural equipment held by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the working group consisting of Thai and Japan organizations.

From Yanmar Co., Ltd 26 Jul 2019

Monash Chemists May Find a Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil in Soaps and Cosmetics

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded Monash chemists $442,635 to work with industry on developing a new generation of sustainable surfactants. Surfactants are compounds typically used in cleaning products, but could also be applied to soaps and cosmetics, reducing the use of controversial palm oil.

16 Jul 2019

Cannabis Industry Awards Aim to Celebrate Cannabis and Hemp Pioneers in Australia

Cannabis and hemp have come a long way in the past few years as the smoke begins to clear from the myths and stigmas about the plant.

9 Jul 2019

New Nidec ASI Batteries Launched on the Market for Zero-Emission Vessels

Nidec ASI – head of the Nidec Industrial Solutions business platform belonging to the Nidec Group – is today presenting its very first Nidec-brand battery system designed for large- and medium-sized boat propulsion systems at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam.

From Nidec Industrial Solutions 28 Jun 2019