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11Dec

The Era of Polyethylene Waste: A Potential Solution on the Horizon

Credit: Unsplash. An international team of experts, led by Professor Shizhang Qiao from the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, has successfully converted polyethylene waste (PE) into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis. This innovative approach provides an eco-friendly solution to address plastic pollution and harnesses renewable solar energy instead of relying on traditional fossil fuel-based...

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20Nov

Plants Could be Absorbing 20% More CO2 Than Initially Thought

Green light: It's not a silver bullet, but scientists say this study makes the case for keeping plants central in strategies to counter the impact of climate change. Credit: Pixaobay In the realm of climate change research and its extensive effects on the planet, positive findings are rare. However, an international team of scientists may...

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15Nov

Low-Carbon Footprint Ammonia for Eco-Friendly Fertilizers

Credit: Yale E360 Researchers at UNSW Sydney, alongside collaborators, have pioneered an eco-friendly technique enabling ammonia production directly on farms, revolutionizing the traditional high-energy methods. The innovation, highlighted in a recent Applied Catalysis B: Environmental publication, drastically improves energy efficiency, scaling up green ammonia synthesis at an industrial level. Formerly reliant on energy-intensive processes contributing significantly...

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26Oct

GAC’s Groundbreaking Ammonia-Powered Engine: A Glimpse into the Future of Automotive Propulsion

Credit: carscoops. Chinese automaker GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) recently unveiled an innovative combustion engine that runs on liquid ammonia in collaboration with Toyota. This breakthrough explores an unconventional alternative to traditional fossil fuels, promising a more sustainable and environmentally friendly driving experience. The Ammonia-Powered Engine At its annual technology showcase, GAC introduced a remarkable 2.0-liter engine designed to...

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25Oct

Discovering Ammonia’s Potential as a Fuel

An economic cycle of ammonia from production to utilization. Credit: Wiley Online Library. As the world strives to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and make the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, alternative fuels have been at the forefront of innovation. Among these alternatives, ammonia, a common industrial chemical, has been gaining attention...

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24Oct

West Antarctic Ice Sheet Melting is Inevitably Increasing

Credit: Pixaobay New research suggests that, regardless of our efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet will persist in accelerating its melting rate throughout the century. This impending surge in ice melt is expected to lead to a rapid rise in Antarctica's contribution to sea-level elevation over the next few decades. Utilizing...

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17Oct

Harnessing Sunlight to Convert Wastewater into Valuable Chemicals

Schematic Illustrating Solar-Driven Chemical Production from Engineered V. natriegens and Wastewater Contaminants for Sustainable and Efficient Processes. Credit: Nature Sustainability (2023). A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Gao Xiang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Lu Lu from the Harbin Institute of Technology introduces an innovative method...

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26Sep

Did life Exist on Mars or other Planets? AI could Reveal Soon

Credit: Pixaobay Researchers have unearthed a straightforward and dependable method for detecting indications of past or present life on planets, a breakthrough often referred to as the ultimate goal of astrobiology. In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of seven researchers has reported a groundbreaking development. Their artificial intelligence-based approach has shown...

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22Sep

China’s Global Leadership Reverses Air Pollution Trends

Maps showing trends in global, population-weighted PM2.5 over (a) 1998-2011 and (b) 2011-2019Li et al./Washington University in St. Louis Despite the concerns surrounding climate change, a recent study reveals a positive trend in air pollution. Global data analysis indicates a reduction in exposure to fine particulate matter, a significant environmental health hazard. PM2.5, which stands for...

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13Sep

The Objective of Implementing Active Wind Turbine Control is to Reduce Bird Fatalities by 80%

Credit: Pixaobay One inconvenient reality faced by the clean energy sector, which appears to be a matter of significant concern for the fossil fuel industry, is the undeniable fact that wind turbines cause bird fatalities. Researchers suggest that more intelligent turbine designs could substantially reduce this impact. Quantifying the number of birds that collide with the...

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