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New cracking tech to decarbonize olefin production
Rotating olefins cracker technology will advance the global energy transition by decarbonizing olefin production processes.
New lab-scale rotary furnace from Harper International
The furnace delivers superior temperature uniformity for batch or continuous processing of advanced materials including granular, powder or particulate aggregates.
Water management during floods and droughts
Drought prone regions in the U.S. can offload some agriculture to better-watered regions, and perhaps learn something from India's national water plans.
How Trelleborg seals are helping drive sustainability in beverage production
An intense amount of chemistry, expertise and quality control goes into each beer, yet few consumers consider the technology and innovations behind the brewing process.
Hydrogel tablets simplify and speed water purification
An anti-bacterial hydrogel tablet can disinfect a liter of river water and render it suitable for drinking in an hour or less.
NBK's new series: Auto-positioning units dramatically improve setup work
NBK added new models of auto-positioning units: EPU-series and it is controlled with EtherNet/IP and Modbus RTU, not only CC-LinkTM.
Video: Natural hazard notification system engineered for IAEA
The system will alert the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of floods, wildfires and other natural hazards that could potentially affect nuclear sites.
Video: WHO strengthens global air quality guidelines
New guidelines reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change.
Video: From wastewater to drinking water – and back again
Advanced wastewater treatment technologies that can safely convert wastewater into drinking water could solve water scarcity crises in many regions.
Marine mapping tool designed to inform better decisions
One important use envisioned for the tool will be bringing marine protection into offshore wind energy planning programs.
Video: Solar-powered sanitation system ready for commercialization
The system offers a sanitation solution for remote and underserved areas by recovering nutrients, energy and water from human wastewater.
DOE delivers funding for enhanced geothermal system research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected seven projects to receive funding under the Innovative Methods to Control Hydraulic Properties of Enhanced Geothermal Systems initiative.
A hydrogen project visualization platform for Europe
The interactive map depicts the status of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen projects in Europe.
Team creates liquid metal coating for fabrics
Coating is composed of liquid metal.
Video: Amazon introduces its Astro home robot
So-named for the popular animated series' dog, Astro can help with tasks in the home.
A nuclear biorefinery approach to biofuel additive synthesis
A novel approach to the production of renewable biofuel additives involves the use of radiation derived from nuclear waste.
M8 snap-in cable connectors simplify safe signal transmission in sensor-actuator applications
Featuring snap-in quick locking, the cable connectors are ideal in applications requiring reliable signal transmission and subject to installation space constraints.
Video: Green submarine designed for UK maritime sector
A green submarine design project has been?named?as?one of?55 winning projects of a £23 million ($32.8 million) U.K. government-funded R&D competition.
Urban air quality monitoring on the move
A pickup truck has been equipped with atmospheric research instruments to study urban microclimates.
Why laser scanners impress in thickness measurements of heavy plates
Thickness measurement of heavy plates can be accomplished by using radiometric as well as laser-based measurement methods.