Joseph ShavitApr 13, 2022Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic wasteStyrofoam egg cartons and many other common products are composed of polystyrene, a type of plastic that makes up a third of landfill waste.
Joseph ShavitApr 8, 2022Student invents solar nanowire-nanotube water filter to clean drinking waterAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 1.8 billion people consume water contaminated with feces.
Joseph ShavitApr 5, 2022Meet 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 ShavitMar 24, 2022Okra and Aloe shown to remove microplastics from wastewaterOkra 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 ShavitNov 6, 2021Electric vehicles could be powered by hydrogen harvested from sewageTreating wastewater is a vital process, as it removes pathogens and protects the environment, however it comes at an environmental cost.
Joshua ShavitSep 22, 2021New Technology Makes It Possible to See Clearly Through Murky WaterAlgorithm makes polarized imaging more practical for imaging through water, which could benefit rescues and other underwater applications.
Joshua ShavitSep 21, 2021Green and clean: New eco-friendly and sustainable way to fight water pollutionTo create a sustainable system of wastewater treatment, the focus has shifted to eco-friendly and cost-effective technologies.