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25Mar

Biodiesel Wastewater Treatment: Harnessing Carbon and Recovering Valuable Compounds

Manufacturing biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, produces CO2 and wastewater containing pollutants. A University of Michigan research team troubleshoots an energy-efficient electrochemical method to capture CO2 and valuable chemicals while treating wastewater. Credit: ACS PublicationsBiodiesel offers a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, but its production generates CO2 and hazardous wastewater, requiring additional steps for...

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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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06Sep

Effect of Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluents on Aquatic Species

Wastewater Treatment Plant. Credit: Unsplash.Effluents from wastewater treatment plants have a complex impact on aquatic ecosystems, leading to shifts in species composition. While some species dwindle, others thrive as a result. His study explores the ramifications of wastewater treatment plant effluents on invertebrate communities in Hesse, shedding light on the broader implications for aquatic ecosystems.Wastewater...

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