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Geoffrey Ozin: Visionary Nanochemist Still Seeking New Frontiers

by Victoria Corless | Oct 28, 2019 | Energy, Environment, Features, Manufacturing, Micro-/Nanotechnology

In honor of Advanced Science’s 5th Anniversary, Professor Geoffrey Ozin opens up about his 50 years in materials chemistry, his love of art and communicating science, as well as future research directions.

Gigawatt Electricity Storage Using Water and Rocks

by Geoffrey Ozin | Oct 25, 2019 | Energy, Environment

A new solution for large-scale energy storage through the hydraulic lifting of large rocks.

Printable Paper from Plastic Waste

by Laura Mitchell | Oct 24, 2019 | Environment, Manufacturing

Researchers show that paper-like composites can be derived from previously unrecyclable plastic waste.

Ozone Treatment Could Open Up New Markets for Yellow Kiwi

by Katy Dillon | Oct 22, 2019 | Food and Water, Life Science

The delicious and nutritious yellow kiwi could be more widely available following a study to improve storage techniques.

Using Waste to Grow Packaging Materials

by Martin Grolms | Oct 22, 2019 | Environment, Manufacturing

Roza Janusz has created an alternative to plastic packaging using organic materials that can either be eaten after use or safely composted.

Sustainable Outcomes from Groundwater Governance

by WIREs Authors | Oct 18, 2019 | Environment, Food and Water

Researchers at the International Water Management Institute put forward a new conceptual thinking to achieve sustainable, socially acceptable, resilient, and equitable resource use.

Finding Value in Textile Wastewater

by Jenna Flogeras | Oct 16, 2019 | Energy, Environment

Nitrogen and sulfur present in dye-contaminated wastewater are incorporated into an energy material, simultaneously addressing two important issues.

How Can Zoning Limit Flood Damage?

by WIREs Authors | Oct 15, 2019 | Environment, Food and Water

How do we effectively evaluate and employ zoning and building codes in flood prone areas to minimize damage?

Climate Change Will Require Heavy Lifting

by Geoffrey Ozin | Oct 14, 2019 | Commentary, Environment, Features

The burden of caring for Planet Earth is upon our shoulders, and it will take some heavy lifting and concrete solutions to reverse the adverse, long-term effects of climate change.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Reactions

by Aaron Brown | Oct 11, 2019 | Commentary, Electronics, Energy

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is a moment to take stock of the achievements of materials science. Advanced Science News speaks to experts in the field for their thoughts.

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