Activation of peroxymonosulfate and photothermal for removal of phenolic organic pollutants and lignin derivatives
At present, the traditional ways to deal with phenolic organic pollutants and lignin derivatives are mainly physical adsorption and biodegradation. The main disadvantages of these methods are incomplete treatment and long treatment periods. Although.....»»
Maps reveal biochar"s potential for mitigating climate change
Biochar, a charcoal made from heating discarded organic materials such as crop residues, offers a path to lowering atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) at a time when climate scientists warn that urgent action is needed limit CO2 in the atmosphere......»»
Team synthesizes a new polyoxometalate-based metal-organic complex
A research team has synthesized a new polyoxometalate-based metal-organic complex that they then tested as a catalyst for the oxidation reactions of various sulfides. They found that the complex possesses excellent catalytic performance, good reusabi.....»»
A tale of three pollutants in Chicago: NASA-led mission looks to help by mapping air pollutants at a neighborhood scale
It was a hazy August day on Chicago's South Side, and Nedra Sims Fears was hosting a small gathering to talk about the air. Interstate-94, which bisects her Chatham neighborhood, hummed nearby......»»
It’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s subtle changes that make it special
From the removal of the timer to lots of novel level-specific interactions, Super Mario Bros. Wonder makes a lot of small, smart design choices......»»
How to use iOS 17"s new Shortcuts features to control displays, record spending, and more
Apple has added to its list of Shortcut activation triggers — meaning you can make your iPhone or iPad can now do more for you automatically in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.Shortcuts have been updated in iOS 17Next time you connect a monitor to your iPad,.....»»
Ultra-long room temperature phosphorescence of indium-based organic inorganic metal halide
A study published in the journal Science China Chemistry found that PBA3[InCl6]·H2O exhibits a special "herringbone" stacking mode that enables abundant weak interactions between organic ligands and metal halide units. While the light source with 42.....»»
Examining the synergistic roles of platinum nanoparticles and sodium ions within beta zeolites
Organic N-alkyl amines are important chemical products and intermediate with wide applications in the fields of daily chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, surfactants, and life sciences. The C–N bonds formed by alkylating reagents (halocarbons,.....»»
Autoliv raises sales guidance after solid third-quarter profit
Autoliv CEO Mikael Bratt said the company would increase its 2023 sales guidance to about 17 percent organic growth from 15 percent, citing development of light vehicle production, to which it is highly exposed......»»
Federal grants for pollution remediation increase property values around the Great Lakes
Nearly $1.23 billion has been spent by the U.S. government since 2004 on the cleanup of toxic pollutants in waterways resulting from manufacturing activities in historic areas around the Great Lakes......»»
The earthworm effect: Unraveling soil weathering dynamics
Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding up organic material and sediment grains that make up soils. Although they.....»»
Direct imaging of sequences and locations of glycans bound to biomolecules at a single-molecule level
A team of organic chemists at the Max-Planck Institute for Solid-State Research, working with colleagues from the University of Tübingen and the University of Copenhagen, reports a way to take pictures of the sequences and locations of glycans (also.....»»
Real-time visualization of plant-plant communications through airborne volatiles
Plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere upon mechanical damages or insect attacks. Undamaged neighboring plants sense the released VOCs as danger cues to activate defense responses against upcoming threats. This phenomenon o.....»»
When predicting the function of microbial communities, simpler may be better
As biologists learn more about how microbial communities work together, a major goal is understanding how their composition determines function. What combination of strains and species makes the best team for breaking down pollutants, for example, or.....»»
Researchers develop organic nanozymes suitable for agricultural use
Nanozymes are synthetic materials that mimic the properties of natural enzymes for applications in biomedicine and chemical engineering. Historically, they are generally considered too toxic and expensive for use in agriculture and food science. Now.....»»
Low-cost Apple Vision Pro could drop external display
A cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro will cut costs with removal of the external display and a downgrade of chip predicted by a new report.Apple Vision ProThe Apple Vision Pro is a groundbreaking mixed-reality headset, but also one that is far t.....»»
Organic nitrogen aerosol is an important contributor to global atmospheric nitrogen deposition, finds study
New research emphasizes the previously underestimated significance of atmospheric ON aerosol depositions on ecosystems. Additionally, the ecological effects of ON aerosol depositions are anticipated to increase due to global warming and the decrease.....»»
Removal of magnetic spacecraft contamination within extraterrestrial samples easily carried out, researchers say
For decades, scientists have pondered the mystery of the moon's ancient magnetism. Based on analyses of lunar samples, its now-deceased magnetic field may have been active for more than 1.5 billion years—give or take a billion years. Scientists bel.....»»
Researchers prove that new method can be used to measure ozone stress in soybeans
As the world focuses on not only solving the climate crisis but also sustaining the world's food supply, researchers need tools to evaluate how atmospheric pollutants affect crops. Over the past decade, the agriculture community has turned to solar-i.....»»
Rainwater in cities causes more troubles than wet feet
Researchers are looking at how to tackle pollutants in urban runoff and overflowing sewers......»»
Novel framework promotes efficient electromagnetic wave absorption
A research team led by Prof. Wang Junfeng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a bio-inspired metal-organic framework (Bio-MOF) to achieve efficient absorption of electromagnetic waves......»»