Fats and oils derived from plants, microorganisms and animals are an excellent feedstock for the “green” and renewable chemical industry.
Earth and environment
New Innovative Plasma Curing Process For Ham
A team of researchers found an innovative way of curing ham by using plasma-treated water as an alternative to chemical curing solutions.
Production of High Efficiency Solar Cells Goes Green
An environment-friendly anti-solvent helps to produce higher efficiency Solar Cells in comparison to the commonly used toxic anti-solvent.
Enabling Private Sector Adaptation to Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
Little is known about how businesses in developing countries manage climate risks and about how adaptation to extreme weather events and climate change can be supported and facilitated through government action to create a supportive business environment.
Textile Inspired Cathodes for Energy Storage
A novel flexible textile-based cathode with a unique triple-phased structure is presented, that shows improved non-competitive transport properties.
Unveiling the Structure of Organometal Halide Perovskites
Researchers from the University of Tokyo shed light on the formation of the crystallographic structure of organometal halide perovskites.
Rewritable Paper from Functional Materials and Systems
Researchers from INST present various functional materials that have recently emerged as candidates for rewritable paper.
Landscape Organization and Scale Shape Catchment Hydrology and Biogeochemistry
Resolving these scale-dependent processes is important for predicting, preventing, or mitigating environmental changes that may influence patterns of surface water chemistry within river systems.
How Does Climate Change Impact Sugarcane Production?
A team of researchers from Macquarie University, the University of Queensland and Sugar Research Australia has undertaken a comprehensive review of scientific studies on how climate change impacts sugarcane production
The Developing Energy Landscape in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has one of the lowest rates of access to and usage of electricity in the world, the current energy landscape of Afghanistan is reviewed.
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