Apr
4
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… ETH Zurich researchers have recovered gold from electronic waste. Their highly sustainable new method is based on a protein fibril sponge, which the scientists derive from whey, a food industry byproduct. The researchers demonstrated this in their paper that has been published in the journal Advanced Materials. Transforming base materials into gold was one […]
Apr
2
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory researchers found the promise of coating the inner surface of the vessel containing a fusion plasma in liquid lithium guides them toward the best practices for fueling their plasmas. The research, which is featured in a new paper in Nuclear Fusion, includes observations, numerical simulations and analysis from their experiments inside […]
Mar
28
Way More Eco Friendly Gold Recycling With Biodiesel
March 28, 2024 | Leave a Comment
Chalmers University of Technology researchers have developed an environmentally friendly method for recycling and purifying metals. Using gold earrings from a pawnshop in Gothenburg and biodiesel from the nearest filling station, the discovery could change an industry that is currently dependent on large amounts of fossil oil. The scientific article ‘Sustainable solvent extraction of gold […]
Mar
27
CO2 Transformed To Methanol With Sunlight On Copper Atoms
March 27, 2024 | Leave a Comment
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… University of Nottingham researchers have successfully transformed CO2 into methanol by shining sunlight on single atoms of copper deposited on a light-activated material, a discovery that paves the way for creating new green fuels. The international team of researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, University of Queensland and […]
Mar
26
Cool Paint Coating Cuts Almost 3 Degrees On City Streets
March 26, 2024 | Leave a Comment
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… A Nanyang Technological University real-world study has shown that the use of cool paint coatings in cities can help pedestrians feel up to 1.5º Celsius (2.7º F) cooler, making the urban area more comfortable for work and play. The research paper exploring the development has been published in Sustainable Cities and Society. Cool […]
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