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    Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic waste
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 13

    Chemists harness the sun to upcycle plastic waste

    Styrofoam egg cartons and many other common products are composed of polystyrene, a type of plastic that makes up a third of landfill waste.
    Student invents solar nanowire-nanotube water filter to clean drinking water
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 8

    Student invents solar nanowire-nanotube water filter to clean drinking water

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 1.8 billion people consume water contaminated with feces.
    Meet Aquabot:  Aquatic drone that measures water quality throughout river networks
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 5

    Meet Aquabot: Aquatic drone that measures water quality throughout river networks

    The AquaBOT measures a range of water quality indicators, providing data for studies focused on clean water and sustainable energy.
    Okra and Aloe shown to remove microplastics from wastewater
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 24

    Okra and Aloe shown to remove microplastics from wastewater

    Okra serves as a master thickener of stews and soups. The goo from that fruit and other plants, such as aloe can also clean wastewater.
    Electric vehicles could be powered by hydrogen harvested from sewage
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 6, 2021

    Electric vehicles could be powered by hydrogen harvested from sewage

    Treating wastewater is a vital process, as it removes pathogens and protects the environment, however it comes at an environmental cost.
    New Technology Makes It Possible to See Clearly Through Murky Water
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 22, 2021

    New Technology Makes It Possible to See Clearly Through Murky Water

    Algorithm makes polarized imaging more practical for imaging through water, which could benefit rescues and other underwater applications.
    Green and clean: New eco-friendly and sustainable way to fight water pollution
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 21, 2021

    Green and clean: New eco-friendly and sustainable way to fight water pollution

    To create a sustainable system of wastewater treatment, the focus has shifted to eco-friendly and cost-effective technologies.

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