The Advantages and Disadvantages of Carbon Capture
Jun 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.
Water-Powered Cars - How Do They Work? - AZoCleantech
Dec 19, 2019 · Mr Doomits / Shutterstock. 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.In burning the hydrogen gas water vapor is produced, meaning that the combustion is clean, which is why it is of interest to the ...
Collecting and Storing Energy from Wind Turbines - AZoCleantech
Energy Storage with Wind Power -mragheb Wind Turbine Manufacturers are Dipping Toes into Energy Storage Projects - Arstechnica Electricity Generation Cost Report - Gov.uk Wind Energy's Frequently Asked Questions - ewea This article was updated on 10 th July, 2019.. Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the author expressed in their private capacity and do not necessarily represent ...
South Korea: Environmental Issues, Policies and Clean Technology
Seoul 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.
What are Ecobricks and are they a Solution to Plastic Pollution?
The Global Ecobrick Alliance has been active since 2015, and have provided extensive guidelines on how to properly make ecobricks. Their principles encompass a circular, cradle-to-cradle design to increase the longevity of the ecobrick and its components.
Iron-Air Batteries: A New Class of Energy Storage - AZoCleantech
Mar 27, 2023 · Iron-air batteries are an innovative, exciting development in high-performance energy storage. This article will look at what this technology means for the battery industry and modern society, and the technological solutions provided by Form Energy.
The Fischer Tropsch Process - AZoCleantech
The Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process, originally developed by Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch in early 1920s, is a series of chemical reactions that involve the conversion of hydrogen and carbon monoxide into liquid hydrocarbons by using a catalyst.. This process is a key component of gas to liquid technology.
What is Pyrolysis? - AZoCleantech
Feb 18, 2020 · Fast pyrolysis has been shown to benefit from the use of microwave heating. Biomass typically absorbs microwave radiation very well, making heating of the material highly efficient - just like microwave heating of food, it can reduce the time taken to initiate the pyrolysis reactions, and also greatly reduces the energy required for the process.
Genecis: Converting Food Waste into Biodegradable Plastics
Jun 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.
Developing Plastic Sand Bricks Used in Construction - AZoCleantech
Image Credit: Smit/Shutterstock.com. Figure 1 depicts the growth of plastic garbage from 1950 to 2019. Due to present consumption patterns and waste management techniques, landfills and the natural environment will contain around 12 billion tons of plastic litter by 2050.