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Joseph Shavit
Apr 13, 2022
Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic waste
Styrofoam egg cartons and many other common products are composed of polystyrene, a type of plastic that makes up a third of landfill waste.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2022
Student invents solar nanowire-nanotube water filter to clean drinking water
According to the
World Health Organization (WHO), at least 1.8 billion people consume water contaminated with feces.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 5, 2022
Meet Aquabot: Aquatic drone that measures water quality throughout river networks
The AquaBOT measures a range of water quality indicators, providing data for studies focused on clean water and sustainable energy.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 24, 2022
Okra and Aloe shown to remove microplastics from wastewater
Okra serves as a master thickener of stews and soups. The goo from that fruit and other plants, such as aloe can also clean wastewater.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021
Electric vehicles could be powered by hydrogen harvested from sewage
Treating wastewater is a vital process, as it removes pathogens and protects the environment, however it comes at an environmental cost.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 22, 2021
New Technology Makes It Possible to See Clearly Through Murky Water
Algorithm makes polarized imaging more practical for imaging through water, which could benefit rescues and other underwater applications.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 21, 2021
Green and clean: New eco-friendly and sustainable way to fight water pollution
To create a sustainable system of wastewater treatment, the focus has shifted to eco-friendly and cost-effective technologies.
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