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Materials Science Jan 17, 2024

Innovative methods for removing radioactive cesium from wastewater after nuclear disasters

In a recent comprehensive review published in Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering on 5 December 2023, researchers from Tsinghua University delve into various innovative methods in the removal of radioactive cesium ...

Analytical Chemistry Jan 5, 2024

Microtexturing soft materials to remove aqueous microfoulants

The process of crystallization fouling is a phenomenon where scale forms on surfaces. It is widespread in nature and technology and affects the energy and water industries. Despite previous attempts, rationally designed surfaces ...

Nanomaterials Dec 18, 2023

Researchers use vapor deposition to make covalent organic framework films

Rice University materials scientists developed a fast, low-cost, scalable method to make covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a class of crystalline polymers whose tunable molecular structure, large surface area and porosity ...

Environment Dec 14, 2023

From flush to faucet: More places look to turn sewage into tap water

After an Orange County resident flushes her toilet, the water flows through the Southern California community's sewer system, meanders its way to the sanitation plant, has its solids removed, is piped to a wastewater recycling ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 14, 2023

New hydrate-based method shows promise for desalination technology

A research team led by Professor Yongwon Seo in the Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality at UNIST has unveiled a highly efficient method for desalinating seawater using hydrate-based desalination (HBD) technology. The breakthrough ...

Environment Dec 13, 2023

Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way—here's how

When it rains, stormwater runs down surfaces like streets and parking lots and into drains. Most of the time, we see it as a problem because it can cause floods. Recent storms across eastern Australia created huge amounts ...

Environment Dec 11, 2023

COP28: Climate cash exclusion for conflict zones to end

Commitments made at COP28 could pave the way for ending the partial exclusion of conflict countries from climate financing, but must be followed by appropriate adaptation programs, analysts say.

Environment Dec 7, 2023

'Ecocide': how war and climate change are often linked

The link between climate change and war has been a running theme at COP28, highlighting how many countries suffer from both deadly conflict and environmental disasters.

Environment Dec 3, 2023

As Dubai hosts climate talks, its air pollution soars

Dubai's glitzy skyline was obscured by a blanket of smog rated as "unhealthy" on Sunday as thousands of delegates attended a COP28 conference dedicated to the harmful effects of air pollution.

Environment Nov 28, 2023

COP28: Inside the United Arab Emirates, the oil giant hosting 2023 climate change summit

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the world's seventh largest oil producer, will host the 28th UN climate change summit (COP28) in Dubai from November 30 to December 12. Presiding over the conference will be the chief executive ...

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