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Biodegradable cellulose microbeads produced from sustainable source
Scientists and engineers from the University of Bath have developed biodegradable cellulose microbeads from a sustainable source that could potentially replace harmful plastic ones that contribute to ocean pollution.Microbeads are little spheres of plastic less than 0.5 mm in size that are added to personal care and cleaning products including cosmetics, sunscreens and fillers to give them a smooth texture.
We need a 'Giga-fab' for Gallium Nitride, somewhere
A new technology promises a revolution in the efficient use of electrical power. If widely deployed, this technology could have a significant impact on climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil fuel in favor of renewable energy. It could enable discontinuous advances in communications, electric vehicles and medical diagnostic equipment.
Developers focus on sustainability to stay relevant in the market
The demand for efficient and sustainable energy is intensifying with the global rise in standards of living, digitalisation and economic growth. Technological advances in management platforms, automation and control solutions, building energy management solutions, tight oil extraction, and microgrids are changing traditional paradigms in the energy sector, making it smarter and more environmentally friendly.
EcoCortec launches VpCI Plastics Recycling Project
Cortec has announced that EcoCortecis implementing European wide initiative to collect and recycle used VpCIfilms and bags. This is the first recycling program of this type implemented in Europe. Within the “Plastic Recycling Project” EcoCortec’s customers will send their waste material back to Croatian plant which will then be completely recycled and used for manufacturing a new product.
Marine reserves help alleviate climate change
An international team of scientists has concluded that 'highly protected' marine reserves can help mitigate the effects of climate change and suggests that these areas be expanded and better managed throughout the world.Globally, coastal nations have committed to protecting 10%of their waters by 2020, but thus far only 3.5%of the ocean has been set aside for protection - and less than half of that (1.6%) is strongly protected from exploitation.
Military grade servers extended to enterprise industries
General Micro Systems has announced that it is extending its MIL-SPEC server into non-defence markets where ruggedness and reliability, highest performance and lowest energy consumption in the smallest footprint are critical. Focusing on RAS - Reliability, Availability and Serviceability - the new GMS business initiative will bring the company’s military-grade 2U short-rack server system to demanding industry applications, including data ce...
Decomposing leaves are a source of greenhouse gases
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed a new source of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that’s more potent than carbon dioxide. The culprit?Tiny bits of decomposing leaves in soil.This discovery, featured in the current issue ofNature Geoscience, could help refine nitrous oxide emission predictions as well as guide future agriculture and soil management practices.
Renault and Powervault give EV batteries a 'second life' in Smart Homes
Renault and Powervault have announced a partnership to re-use Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries in home energy storage units. This partnership will reduce the cost of a Powervault smart battery unit by 30%, helping Powervault to bring home energy storage to the tipping point of mass market roll-out in the UK.
Importance of partnerships highlighted at Datacloud Europe
The Datacloud Europe event in Monaco (6th to 8th June) looks to attract investors, market leaders and their customers from the data centre and cloud sector. Data centre supplier Minkels – part of the publicly traded company Legrand – strongly contributes to the speaker programme. Together with Bulk and MainOne, Minkels will be discussing innovation, sustainability, hyperscale solutions and the importance of strategic partnerships.
Lifetime prediction for ICs in all design environments
Fraunhofer IIS/EAS is offering advanced modelling services for device degradation effects in North America. Using these proprietary techniques, designers are now able to verify the long-term behaviour of ICs and systems especially in safety critical applications. Compared to today’s solutions, the advanced models can be used in all common industrial design environments. In addition to standard degradation effects, Fraunhofer also takes into...