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Citrus waste converted to biopolymers using cavitation

The citrus industry generates a substantial amount of waste, primarily peels and seeds, which are often underutilized despite their rich cellulose and pectin content. Conventional pectin and cellulose extraction methods are energy-intensive and gener.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 27th, 2024

Team reveals how current sheets in turbulent plasma form in Earth"s magnetosheath

Magnetic reconnection is a fundamental physical process in plasmas, through which the magnetic energy is converted into plasma kinetic energy and thermal energy rapidly. Current sheets in turbulent plasma are the key trigger for magnetic reconnection.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Could microbes help create sustainable electronics?

Imagine a world where electronic devices are powered by living organisms and biodegrade after use, eliminating the problem of electronic waste. This isn't the plot of a futuristic sci-fi movie—it's a real, growing area of research known as bioelect.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Microbial-based plastic shows potential for replacing PET bottles

Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil

UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Team develops non-invasive biosensor for early kidney disease detection

Traditionally, kidney health has been monitored by measuring blood creatinine levels, which indicate muscle breakdown. High creatinine levels can suggest that the kidneys are not filtering waste efficiently. However, creatinine levels can be affected.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Scientists find key to engineering water-responsive biopolymers

Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have developed a novel approach to better understand and predict the behaviors of water-responsive materials—solid matter that can change shape by absorbing.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Guy makes “dodgy e-bike” from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste

Most one-use vape batteries are actually rechargeable, and this guy has proof. Disposable vapes are indefensible. Many, or maybe most, of them contain rechargeable lithium-ion bat.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Every Apple Mac announcement so far

Apple's week of Mac announcements is finally here. Last week, Apple promised a week of new Mac announcements in the near future. Well, the future is now, and Apple has unveiled a new Mac device and released Apple Intelligence.Let's not waste an.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay

Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

How a solid waste landfill transformed into a concerning elevated temperature landfill

New research explains how the Bristol Virginia Solid Waste Landfill has undergone a significant transformation into an elevated temperature landfill. Elevated temperature landfills are a specific type of landfill where buried waste undergoes chemical.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

This Sponge Pulls Gold from Electronic Waste

A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh methods used to process e-waste.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Graphene oxide and chitosan sponge found to be ten times more efficient at removing gold from e-waste

A team of chemists and materials scientists at the National University of Singapore, working with colleagues from Manchester University, in the U.K., and Guangdong University of Technology, in China, has developed a type of sponge made of graphene ox.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Compost produced from organic solid waste could replace 21% of industrial fertilizers in urban agriculture

The organic solid waste that citizens deposit in brown recycling bins could currently produce the amount of compost needed to satisfy 8% of the nutrients demanded by urban and peri-urban agriculture, reducing environmental impacts such as soil eutrop.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Simplified menus could reduce food waste and save cafes thousands

A new Australian study of small- to medium-sized cafes has found making small changes could prevent hundreds of tons of food waste while saving struggling businesses thousands of dollars......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Nuclear waste plant ‘leaking 2,100 litres of contaminated water a day’

Nuclear waste plant ‘leaking 2,100 litres of contaminated water a day’.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Huge volumes of whey go to waste. We could do much more with this nutrient-rich liquid

Every year, 7.6 million tons of food is lost or wasted in Australia. When we think about this, we might picture moldy fruit, stale bread and overly full fridges. But in fact, almost half of this waste happens before food ever gets to us. Waste is com.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Understanding the relationship between food waste, climate change and an aging population

Producing food and getting it to people's plates entails a significant expenditure of energy and resources. Unfortunately, approximately one third of all food produced globally is not consumed and discarded. Hence, to build sustainable societies, it.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Materials of the future can be extracted from wastewater

A group of researchers is on the way to revolutionizing what biomass from wastewater treatment plants can be used for. Biopolymers from bacteria can be a sustainable alternative to oil-based products, and phosphorus and other minerals can also be har.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Mangrove microbes show potential for breaking down plastics

A way to select a suite of mangrove bacteria that can transform plastic has been developed that potentially offers a new strategy in the global toolkit of plastic waste cleanup. Researchers have assessed the impact of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Book Review: How Our Love for Citrus Shaped the Modern World

A history of citrus fruits, from the Han Dynasty to the modern orange juice industry.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024