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Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water – our team of scientists created them out of expired supplements
Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water – our team of scientists created them out of expired supplements Scientists have developed a new method to produce iron oxide nanoparticles from expired iron supplements, which can help treat contaminated water by removing pollutants such as oil and heavy metals. The nanoparticles were created using hydrothermal carbonization, […]
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Lime will recycle bike and scooter batteries with Redwood Materials
Lime will recycle bike and scooter batteries with Redwood Materials Lime, the largest bike- and scooter-sharing company in the world, has partnered with Redwood Materials to recycle its lithium-ion batteries. The recycling process involves a chemical recycling step that strips out reusable materials like nickel, cobalt, and copper, which can then be reintegrated into the […]
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Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat Large proportions of plastic waste don't get recycled. Westend61 via Getty Images Plus In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It’s now about 400 million tons – an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it […]
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