Converting both nitrogen (N2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added urea molecules via C-N coupling reaction is a promising method to solve the problem of excessive CO2 emissions.
Materials Science
Feb 26, 2021
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In Germany, the limit values for nitrate pollution have repeatedly been exceeded, partly due to fertilizers in the soil. Biopolymers could help.
Materials Science
Oct 14, 2020
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Agriculture is the major source of greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. Application of polymer-coated urea and urease and/or nitrification inhibitor has the potential in reducing soil N2O emissions.
Plants & Animals
Sep 1, 2020
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The European Space Agency said Friday that human urine could one day become a useful ingredient in making concrete to build on the moon.
Space Exploration
May 8, 2020
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The modules that the major space agencies plan to erect on the moon could incorporate an element contributed by the human colonizers themselves: the urea in their pee. European researchers have found that it could be used ...
Polymers
Mar 30, 2020
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Crystal habit has a considerable impact on the physicochemical characteristics of crystals, and understanding that is meaningful for the control of functionality in modern materials and chemical industry.
Materials Science
Feb 25, 2020
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6
An unlikely penchant for pee is putting a common sugar ant on the map, as new research from the University of South Australia shows their taste for urine could play a role in reducing greenhouse gases.
Ecology
Feb 6, 2020
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7
Nitrate levels in water resources have increased in many areas of the world, largely because of applications of some types of fertilizers in agricultural areas. Since the mid-1920s, the deposits of nitrogen into land has ...
Environment
May 16, 2019
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10
The ammonia oxidizing archaea, or Thaumarchaeota, are among the most abundant marine microorganisms. Yet, scientists are still discovering which factors allow them to thrive in the ocean. A research team from the Max Planck ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 10, 2018
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There just aren't enough kidney transplants available for the millions of people with renal failure. Aside from a transplant, the only alternative for patients is to undergo regular dialysis sessions to clear harmful cellular ...
Bio & Medicine
Oct 17, 2018
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