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Virginia Tech team developing intelligent wearable analyzer for pollutants in transportation-related workplaces

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According to Agah, a renowned researcher in chip-scale gas chromatography and Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Faculty Fellow, the development of effective strategies for reducing occupational exposure to pollutants requires accurate, time-resolved measurement of exposure.

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RMIT researchers develop low-cost, reliable method to detect NO2; personal monitoring systems

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RMIT University researchers in Australia, with their colleagues in China, have developed a low-cost and reliable method of detecting nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), a significant air pollutant than contributes to more than seven million deaths worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). —Ou et al.

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Low-cost 5V dual carbon battery development for EV 

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Low-cost 5V dual carbon battery development for EV . It is the most sustainable and low-cost battery that can be used in high-voltage applications, battery-operated medical devices, stationary grids and regenerative braking systems in electric vehicles. The introduction of a product like this can be a breakthrough.”.

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New ORNL non-precious metal catalyst shows promise as low-cost component for low-temperature exhaust aftertreatment

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However, in addition to their high cost, PGM catalysts struggle with CO oxidation at low temperatures (<200 °C) due to inhibition by hydrocarbons in exhaust streams. As we make engines more efficient, less wasted heat exits the engine into the exhaust system where catalysts clean up the pollutant emissions.

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Berkeley Lab working with Alphabet Energy to develop a low-cost thermoelectric system

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The funding comes from CEC’s Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program, which funds clean energy innovation to reduce pollution, foster economic development, and meet the state’s climate goals. ICF International estimates that such a system could save California 3.2

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Sensor Networks Help Fight Floods and Noise Pollution

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A challenge for New York City's efforts to reduce the negative impacts of street-level flooding and noise pollution has been how to measure these issues effectively. While the general design of SONYC and FloodNet sensor networks build upon the same basic concept of sensor networks, they are based on two different types of sensor technologies.

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Transform Materials plasma process converts abundant natural gas into high-value hydrogen and acetylene

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For acetylene users, Transform Materials enables on-site production of this important precursor, guaranteeing surety of supply, conveniently and at low cost. Acetylene can be then converted into many derivative chemicals, all possessing high value.

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