Researchers have demonstrated the potential of a new kind of highly porous MOF to filter out environmental toxins in water.
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Polymer sieve can separate gas on molecular level
More efficient gas separations can be achieved using a new polymer that selectively sieves gas molecules.
Graphene oxide soaks up radioactive waste
Rice, Moscow State universities collaborate on solution to toxic groundwater woes.
New biosensor monitors water quality
Device monitors microcystin-LR, a cyanobacterial toxin, in sources of drinking water supplies using carbon nanotube arrays.
Paper waste used to make bricks
Spanish researchers have mixed waste from the paper industry with ceramic material used in construction to make a brick that has low thermal conductivity.
Researchers suggest using thin films to protect historic limestone buildings
Buildings and statues constructed of limestone can be protected from pollution by applying a thin, single layer of a water-resistant coating.
ORNL develops lignin-based thermoplastic conversion process
Turning lignin into something considerably more valuable is driving a research effort headed by Amit Naskar of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Greener storage for green energy
ARPA-E grant will support research into next-generation flow batteries to solve wind/solar intermittency problem.
Nano water filter: sieve holds nanoparticles in place
The Helmholtz-University Young Investigators Group has developed a membrane that can be used for filtering small organisms or viruses from water.
Green Economy and Bio-Based Plastics
Rolf Mülhaupt investigates the dreams and reality of “green polymer chemistry”.
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