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Nanodiamonds enable efficient hydrogen purification

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Graphene oxide (GO), a water-soluble derivative of graphite, can be assembled to form a membrane that can be used for hydrogen purification. When exposed to humidity, the negatively charged sheets repel each other even more, allowing water molecules to accumulate in the spaces between the GO sheets, which eventually dissolves the membrane.

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Using Ozone-Generated Bubbles to Remove Oil Sheen and Contaminants from Water

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We are not trying to treat the entire hydrocarbon [oil] content in the water—to turn it into carbon dioxide and water—but we are converting it into a form that can be retained by sand filtration, which is a conventional and economical process. Water from mining of oil sands and oil shale.

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UK Carbon Trust report says fuel cell vehicles could take more than 30% of mid-sized car market by 2050

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Ranges of automotive fuel cell system costs at mass manufactured volume using technology from three UK companies supported by the Carbon Trust. Source: Carbon Trust. It would also reduce global carbon emissions from vehicles by an additional 260 million tonnes per year by 2050—equivalent to the current annual emissions of Taiwan.

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USDA approves corn amylase trait for Enogen; first approved genetically modified trait for ethanol industry

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Enogen corn also reduces the energy and water consumed in the production process while substantially reducing carbon emissions. The corn amylase trait in Enogen has already been approved for import into Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia and Taiwan, and for cultivation in Canada.

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12 Exciting Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2022

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced in sustainable ways, using solar or wind-powered electrolyzers to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Carbon-Neutral Cryptocurrency? a cryptocurrency for carbon removal. In 2022, expect to see a bonanza of Wi-Fi 6E–enabled smartphones.

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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Miles of fabrics are immersed in gigantic “washing machines” full of dye and water. Alchemie’s machines dye cotton using 95 percent less water and 70 percent less energy. They dye polyester using 95 percent less water and 85 percent less energy. They dye polyester using 95 percent less water and 85 percent less energy.

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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Increases in carbon dioxide concentration along with global surface temperatures are showing a decline in agricultural yields due to climate change. [ Increases in carbon dioxide concentration along with global surface temperatures are showing a decline in agricultural yields due to climate change. [ Resources. [ Atlanta: Oct 28, 2011.

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