Search results for environmental friendliness

Environment Apr 18, 2024

Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal

Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health ...

Analytical Chemistry Mar 4, 2024

From ordered to disordered: Progress in multiscale self-assembly of peptides

Research on biomolecular self-assembly helps to reveal cell function and disease pathogenesis, and also provides an effective means to construct green ecological material systems with unique functions. Recently, a team led ...

Polymers Jan 26, 2024

Revolutionizing plastics: Upcycling agricultural waste boosts performance and sustainability

Researchers from Thailand have pioneered the conversion of waste HDPE milk bottles into high-stiffness composites, using PALF reinforcement for a 162% increase in flexural strength and 204% in modulus. This eco-friendly upcycling ...

Molecular & Computational biology Jan 18, 2024

AI-driven nutritional assessment of seed mixtures enhances sustainable farming practices

Cultivating seed mixtures for local pastures is an age-old method to produce cost-effective and balanced animal feed, enhancing agricultural autonomy and environmental friendliness in line with evolving European regulations ...

Materials Science Dec 27, 2023

A 3D magnesiophilic substrate enables planar electroplating/stripping of magnesium metal anode

As a promising candidate to current lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable magnesium batteries have attracted extensive attention due to the superior properties of magnesium (Mg) metal anodes, such as high volumetric capacity ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 5, 2023

Scientists develop a new high-efficiency mercury removal photocatalyst

Scientists from Shanghai University of Electric Power of College of Energy and Mechanical Engineering have developed a new high-efficiency mercury removal photocatalyst.

Analytical Chemistry Dec 5, 2023

Novel mineral piezocatalysts offer innovative approaches for soil remediation

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) removal in the soil environment is of great significance for repairing the long-term damaged ecosystem. However, the poor mass transfer process and low catalytic activity in most conventional ...

Social Sciences Dec 1, 2023

Social media ads are littered with 'green' claims. How are we supposed to know whether they're true?

Online platforms are awash with ads for so-called "green" products. Power companies are "carbon neutral." Electronics are "for the planet." Clothing is "circular" and travel is "sustainable." Or are they?

Nanomaterials Oct 26, 2023

Carbon nanotube membrane unleashes the power of permanganate for superior micropollutant removal

With the rapid development of industrialization, water pollution is becoming more and more serious. The traditional water treatment method can't effectively remove organic pollutants, so advanced oxidation technology has ...

Plants & Animals Oct 25, 2023

Pig welfare outweighs climate concerns for consumers, study finds

Pork production is a societal concern on several fronts: antibiotics use, infectious disease, poor animal welfare and climate and environmental pressures. Even though the beef, coffee and chocolate industries are each major ...

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