Eco-Friendly

Photo Credit: globeecho Researchers in the UNC-Chapel Hill Chemistry Department are using semiconductors to harvest and convert the sun’s energy into high-energy compounds that have the potential to produce environmentally friendly fuels. In the paper, “Methyl Termination of p-Type Silicon Enables Selective Photoelectrochemical CO2 Reduction by a Molecular Ruthenium Catalyst,” published in ACS Energy Letters, the researchers …

Chemistry researchers modify solar technology to produce a less harmful greenhouse gas Read More »

A startup working on decarbonizing cement poured its first commercial concrete Accounting for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, traditional cement production heats limestone to over 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit to produce lime. But high-temperature kilns rely on fossil fuels, and limestone itself releases carbon dioxide in the process. Instead, startup Sublime’s electrolyzer uses electrochemical reactions …

Uplifting news around the globe: Eco-friendly batteries and greener cement Read More »

Reaching for the single-use paper towel can feel like a crime in a climate crisis – but how eco-friendly are the alternatives? It’s an old adage: don’t cry over spilled milk. But is it fair to want to cry over how many paper towels you have to use to clean up the mess? In an …

Are Swedish dishcloths more environment-friendly than paper towels? We investigate Read More »

Riders will be able to see the ‘Uber Green’ option in their application when they open the application to book their rides. The ‘Uber Green’ was displayed at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024, visited by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. Photo Credit: socialnationnow Uber, a ride-hailing platform has said that its eco-friendly, …

Delhi welcomes Uber Green, an environmentally friendly EV service Read More »

In 2022, the building material industry achieved a significant milestone by reducing water consumption by 25 per cent. The construction industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, primarily driven by the urgent need for sustainability. According to a report by HDFC Securities, the building material industry is expected to grow at 8–12 per cent for …

How spray plaster is paving the way for sustainable, durable and eco-friendly structures Read More »