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Metal organic frameworks provide compact atmospheric water harvesting

Envirotec Magazine

The study – from University of Utah engineering researchers – presents what’s described as a first-of-its-kind compact rapid cycling fuel-fired AWH device. We work with a specific type of hygroscopic material called a metal organic framework.”

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Using AI to extract mixed recyclables and organic material from MSW

Envirotec Magazine

A provider of AI-powered sortation at scale for the waste and recycling industry, AMP Robotics is using its technology to extract mixed recyclables and organic material from municipal solid waste (MSW) for further processing at a facility owned by Recycling and Disposal Solutions (RDS) of Virginia (in the US).

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Brazilian group presents novel method of analyzing microplastic pollution

Envirotec Magazine

Most studies present conclusions based on numbers of particles as if they were environmentally equivalent regardless of size, volume, mass or surface area. In addition, MPs also form a plastisphere that serves as a substrate for organisms and disperses these organisms to other environments, with consequences for global health.”

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COVID-19 drugs persist in wastewater, and may pose risk to aquatic organisms

Envirotec Magazine

Certain drugs used to treat COVID-19 patients — including remdesivir, dexamethasone and antibiotics for associated bacterial infections — persist through wastewater treatment and may occur in waterways at levels high enough to negatively affect aquatic organisms, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State University.

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List presents safer chemicals for manufacturing IT products

Envirotec Magazine

To accelerate the shift to safer alternatives, the TCO Certified Accepted Substance List presents substances proven to be a better choice, a move which the group behind it suggests as ground-breaking. When it comes to chemicals used in the manufacture of IT products, very few have been studied for their impact on humans and the environment.

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High seas policy presents historic opportunity for climate change adaptation, scientists say

Envirotec Magazine

The paper was co-authored by scientists from several member organizations of the High Seas Alliance, including Conservation International, BirdLife International and Oceans North.

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Call for presentations – Updates on Drilling for Geothermal webinar, 19 April 2024

ThinkGeoEnergy

The event organizers have announced a call for presentations for the webinar around the following two thematic areas: Drilling Design Drilling Technologies Presentations should not be longer than 10 minutes. The PowerPoint presentation will be required before the day of the webinar. Click here to register.

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