Integrated mineral carbonation: Decarbonising Western Australia

A research team from Curtin University is pioneering decarbonisation in Western Australia through integrated mineral carbonation. Bill Johnston, MLA, Mines and Petroleum Minister, announced on...

Advancing waste heat recovery in Portugal for a greener future

The European project, EMB3Rs, is discovering new ways to achieve industrial waste heat recovery in Portugal to raise energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions and...

New approach revealed to reduce EV battery testing time by 75%

Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) have emphasised that testing the longevity of new electric vehicle battery designs could be four times faster...

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Meeting global nutrition needs through responsible aquaculture

Aquaculture has a huge role to play in feeding the ever-increasing global population and technology is key to improving productivity while maintaining high welfare standards, explains the Global Aquaculture Alliance. Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector and by...

Scientists have developed a new method of treating sewage using a new strain of bacterium

A team of researchers has developed a new method of treating sewage that is much simpler, cheaper, and greener than existing methods.

Wood protection technology draws inspiration from Nature

Herje Boström, Founder of Sioo Wood Protection AB, outlines his Nature-inspired wood protection technology and some of its varied applications, from decks and docks to artwork and furniture. Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1998 by Herje Boström, Sioo Wood Protection...

New plant nanobionic optical sensor that can detect and monitor levels of arsenic in the environment

Scientists have engineered a novel type of plant nanobionic optical sensor that can detect and monitor levels of arsenic in the environment.

New research identifies ‘megatrends’ affecting forests

Researchers from academic, governmental and international organisations have identified five large-scale ‘megatrends’ that are likely to have a large impact on forests and forest communities over the coming decade

Plastic pollution in the ocean can cause deformities in sea urchin larvae

New research by the University of Exeter, UK, shows plastic pollution in the ocean can release chemicals that cause deformities in sea urchin larvae. To determine the impact of plastic pollution in the ocean on sea urchins, scientists soaked various...

Nanocellulose: a bio-based solution for capturing microplastics

VTT Senior Scientist Suvi Arola and Research Professor Tekla Tammelin discuss their research into how nanocellulose can be used to capture microplastics and nanoplastics from water. Cellulose, the main component of plants, is hygroscopic, meaning that cellulose binds and retains...

B4PLASTICS – innovation in ecological plastics

Stefaan De Wildeman, founder of Belgian tech company B4PLASTICS, outlines how its innovative eco plastics are enabling the evolution from traditional fossil-based plastics

Making the Sustainable Development Goals a reality

Dr Guy Schumann, CEO and Principal Scientist at RSS-Hydro Sarl-S, argues that more businesses need to include the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in their mission and activities. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all Member States of the...

Developing sustainable fish feed from food waste

Ingmar Høgøy, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Greentech Innovators AS, spoke to The Innovation Platform about the company’s innovative and sustainable fish feed solution for the aquaculture industry

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