E-Waste: The Challenges and Solutions of Recycling Electronics
Oct 4, 2024 · Written by. Usman Ahmed. Usman holds a master's degree in Material Science and Engineering from Xian Jiaotong University, China. He worked on various research projects involving Aerospace Materials, Nanocomposite coatings, …
Forging a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Green Steel Plants
Oct 29, 2024 · The consumption of carbon-intensive substances in manufacturing, such as coal and coke, and energy-intensive processes requiring high-temperature furnaces are the two primary causes of the steel industry's carbon footprint.These elements make reaching net zero emissions extremely difficult.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Carbon Capture
Jun 17, 2022 · Image Credit: Dmitry Kovalchuk/Shutterstock.com. In 2010, worldwide carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels were around 32 Gigatons. Industrial operations and stationary emission sources such as cement manufacturing, power plants, and refineries are responsible for producing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Applications and Uses of Walnut Shells - AZoCleantech
Dec 14, 2021 · In blast operations, walnut shells can offer economacal advantages by reclaiming and reusing media for numerous blast cycles. When blast cleaning, various factors need to be considered including media particle size, nozzle distance, p.s.i. and safety.
The Future of Sustainable Packaging: Innovations and Trends
Aug 5, 2024 · Written by. Usman Ahmed. Usman holds a master's degree in Material Science and Engineering from Xian Jiaotong University, China. He worked on various research projects involving Aerospace Materials, Nanocomposite coatings, …
Magnetocaloric Cooling: A Leap for Hydrogen Fuel Technology
Nov 5, 2024 · 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. The approach, detailed in a study published in the journal Nature Communications, not only reduces energy consumption but also avoids the use of refrigerant gases, which contribute ...
Water-Powered Cars - How Do They Work? - AZoCleantech
Dec 19, 2019 · Mr Doomits / Shutterstock. The name ‘water-powered’ cars is misleading. The power to move the vehicle actually comes from the burning of hydrogen, which is derived through electrically splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases through electrolysis.In burning the hydrogen gas water vapor is produced, meaning that the combustion is clean, which is why it is of interest to the ...
New Iron Catalyst Powers Sustainable Polystyrene Recycling
Nov 12, 2024 · 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.
Twin-Screw Compounding Aids Lithium-Ion Battery Production
Oct 1, 2024 · Investigating novel technologies for producing electrodes with little or no solvent content using continuous twin-screw compounding is an attractive technique for improving battery production's cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency.
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Sustainable Development Goals 2024: Tracking Global Progress and Challenges. The 2024 SDG Report reviews progress on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the need for urgent action to ensure a sustainable future.