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Unique, Affordable CO2 Capture Materials Identified for Coal Power Factories

Unique, Affordable CO2 Capture Materials Identified for Coal Power Factories

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering have formulated a computational modeling technique that may help to accelerate the identification and design of new carbon capture and storage materials for use by the country’s coal-fired power factories.

9 Jan 2019

New Refreshing, Photo-Catalytic Pigments Decrease Building Temperature and Pollution

New Refreshing, Photo-Catalytic Pigments Decrease Building Temperature and Pollution

The Environmental Inorganic Chemistry and Ceramic Materials team at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón, Spain, has created a research project to evaluate, transfer, and leverage refreshing and photo-catalytic pigments (cool pigments) with a Scheelite base.

8 Jan 2019

Developing New Technologies to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Developing New Technologies to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering are developing technologies that store, capture, convert, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

8 Jan 2019

Research on Namib Desert Beetles Could Help Solve Water Woes

Research on Namib Desert Beetles Could Help Solve Water Woes

A large number of threats such as pollution, climate change, etc. are putting freshwater supplies at risk. As a result, water collection and purification technologies are becoming more and more significant, particularly in major urban areas.

7 Jan 2019

Researchers Study and Document Trash Accumulation Along Gulf of Mexico Shorelines

Researchers Study and Document Trash Accumulation Along Gulf of Mexico Shorelines

Accumulation of trash, specifically plastic, in the ocean and along the shoreline is an environmental, economic, aesthetic, and human health issue that poses serious risks to coastal communities across the globe, including the Gulf of Mexico.

31 Dec 2018

New Study Quantifies Impact of Droughts on Emissions Due to Power Generation from Fossil Fuels as Alternative

New Study Quantifies Impact of Droughts on Emissions Due to Power Generation from Fossil Fuels as Alternative

There was an increase in emissions of harmful air pollutants and carbon dioxide from power generation plants in various western U.S. states due to the recent droughts.

24 Dec 2018

MIT Study Identifies New Threat to Ozone Layer's Recovery

MIT Study Identifies New Threat to Ozone Layer's Recovery

Study finds chloroform emissions, on the rise in East Asia, could delay ozone recovery by up to eight years.

21 Dec 2018

Researchers Create New Houseplant to Clean the Air in Homes

Researchers Create New Houseplant to Clean the Air in Homes

People like to maintain the air in their homes as clean as possible, and occasionally people use HEPA air filters to keep dust particles and offending allergens away.

20 Dec 2018

Study Investigates Environmental Impacts of Disposable, Takeaway Food Containers

Study Investigates Environmental Impacts of Disposable, Takeaway Food Containers

According to researchers, more must be done to deal with the growing environmental effect of takeaway food containers.

19 Dec 2018

Despite Significant Reduction, Ozone Levels Still Prevail in European Forests

Despite Significant Reduction, Ozone Levels Still Prevail in European Forests

Excessively high ozone levels still prevail in European forests. Even remote locations are known to have high ozone concentrations because precursors responsible for the formation of this pollutant are transported over long distances.

19 Dec 2018

New Products for Energy Research: Battery & Solar Materials

New Products for Energy Research: Battery & Solar Materials

Explore battery and solar materials for your energy research.

From Merck KGaA

Thermo Scientific™ Energy 11 Twin-Screw Extruder

Thermo Scientific™ Energy 11 Twin-Screw Extruder

The Energy 11 Twin-Screw Extruder is a versatile piece of equipment designed for various applications in battery research and development.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials Characterization

ARL QUANT’X ED X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

ARL QUANT’X ED X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

The ARL QUANT'X is a complete energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer solution for all your elemental analysis needs.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific - Elemental and Phase Analysis

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