Water-Powered Cars - How Do They Work? - AZoCleantech
WEBDec 19, 2019 · The name ‘water-powered’ cars is misleading. The power to move the vehicle actually comes from the burning of hydrogen, which is derived through electrically splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases through electrolysis.
Recycling of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE or PEHD)
WEBJul 25, 2012 · Image Credit: Quietword/Shutterstock.com. Article updated on 18/02/20 by Kerry Taylor-Smith and Laura Thomson. High-Density Polyethylene, usually shortened to HDPE or PEHD, is a plastic polymer with flexible properties that make it ideal for a wide range of applications.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Carbon Capture
WEBJun 17, 2022 · Image Credit: Dmitry Kovalchuk/Shutterstock.com. In 2010, worldwide carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels were around 32 Gigatons. Industrial operations and stationary emission sources such as cement manufacturing, power plants, and refineries are responsible for producing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
The Most Recent Developments in Single-Use Plastic Alternatives
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Plastic is ubiquitous; the material is malleable, moldable, and durable, making it incredibly useful for many applications. However, this last characteristic presents a problem – it takes decades, even centuries, to degrade, and almost all of the eight billion tons of plastic that have ever been produced still exist.
Applications and Uses of Walnut Shells - AZoCleantech
WEBDec 14, 2021 · In blast operations, walnut shells can offer economacal advantages by reclaiming and reusing media for numerous blast cycles. When blast cleaning, various factors need to be considered including media particle size, …
Environmental Impact of Dredging: Progress and Conservation
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Dredging is vital for maintaining navigable waterways, supporting maritime trade, and removing contaminated sediments. However, it can disrupt ecosystems through increased turbidity, contaminant release, and habitat destruction. As a result, responsible management is needed to strike a balance between enabling economic progress through dredging and preserving the environment.
South Korea: Environmental Issues, Policies and Clean Technology
WEBSeoul Highlights Environmental Investments at Climate Change Conference. Video Credit: VOA News/shutterstock.com. South Korea heavily adopted nuclear power in a kind of Faustian bargain to reduce emissions from fossil fuel power plants; however, the country is now facing a significant nuclear waste storage problem.
Genecis: Converting Food Waste into Biodegradable Plastics
WEBJun 18, 2021 · In commemoration of Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2021, AZoCleantech takes a closer look at Genecis's biodegradable plastic developed from food waste as a promising alternative to single-use options already on the market.
What are Vehicle Exhaust Emissions? - AZoCleantech
WEBJan 29, 2008 · Vehicle exhaust emissions are also generated by the evaporation of fuel within the vehicle when the vehicle stops, and during fueling. The composition of exhaust emissions from gasoline-powered or diesel-powered vehicles differs depending on the individual vehicle’s operating characteristics, as well as the type of fuel used.
Converting Plastic Waste into High-Quality Granules - AZoCleantech
WEBTo tackle the problem, Banyan, one of India’s first vertically integrated plastic recycling companies, is using its proprietary plastic cleaning technology to convert discarded plastic waste into Better Plastic™, a high-quality recycled granule that is equivalent in quality and performance to virgin plastic.