A research team used a plasma jet‐like setup to enhance the flowability of lactose powder while in production.
Earth and environment
Water and Indigenous Rights: Recognition, Representation and Redistribution
The literature on Indigenous water rights, examining the ways in which Indigenous people are framing their claims for water and how they are being addressed in national frameworks of water governance.
Hydrological Data Uncertainty and its Implications
How are hydrologic data used in understanding environmental processes and creating forecasting models and guiding water management?
Interpreting Historical, Botanical, and Geological Evidence to Aid Preparations for Floods
Records of flooding in the past have, and continue, to improve flood hazard assessment.
Political Impacts of Adaptation Actions: Social Contracts, A Research Agenda
A case on expanded research agenda on social contracts is made, arguing they can help identify and then situate the competing interests, voices and expectations at work in adaptation decision-making – an understanding that could help improve the equity outcomes of negotiated and imposed risk management settlements.
Chemicals from Carbon Dioxide and Sunlight
A demonstration plant for a groundbreaking technology to produce chemicals from sunlight will be built at Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
Sustainable Deployment of Solar Irrigation Pumps
Solar irrigation pumps have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional diesel and electricity powered pumps.
Hall of Fame Highlight: Xiong Wen (David) Lou
Xiong Wen (David) Lou on his research focus, the future of his field and current scientific trends.
Advances in Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Kinetics through Experimental Techniques
Insights in biomass fast pyrolysis kinetics: From dominant reaction pathways, necessary pre-treatments, unwanted by-products, and consequently, process optimization and upgrading.
Plants from Plants
The first-time toy company Lego produces bricks from sugarcane-based plastic and with energy from renewable sources.
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