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Exploiting water sources using solar technology ? A fair share of sustainability is needed, not just solarization technology. ''Potential to overuse/over exploit, geological and environmental limitations of technology, https://lnkd.in/dWWh-58x 😉

This study is just an example of some of the incredible, ground-breaking work that is happening in the energy generation space. As awareness of the need for sustainable energy has grown, institutions have jumped onto the opportunity to study revolutionary ideas for how energy generation can be incorporated using daily activities. #ag-tech #agriculture-tech #architecture #bio-fuel #bio-tech #biodiversity #carboncredits #carbonemissions #carbonneutral #carbontracking #citydevelopment #cityplanning #cleantech #cleantechnology #cleanwater #climateanalysis #climatechange #commercialdevelopment #construction #coolingtechnology #desalination #electricinfrastructure #electricvehicles #energy #energyefficiency #energymodelling #energystorage #energytransmission #environment #environmentpreservation #finance #future #government #greeninfrastructure #greentech #greenhousegasemissions #heatingtechnology #industrial #industrialdevelopment #infrastructure #innovation #invest #investors #land #landuse #landfillelimination #microgrid #microhydro #microbiomes #municipality #netzero #projectmanagement #property #realestate #recycling #renewableenergy #smartcities #smartgridtechnology #smarttech #solar #state #sustainability #sustainableenergy #technology #transportationdesign #urbandevelopment #urbangreening #urbanplanning #urbanresilience #wasteelimination #waterrecycling #windpower #windturbines

This study is just an example of some of the incredible, ground-breaking work that is happening in the energy generation space. As awareness of the need for sustainable energy has grown, institutions have jumped onto the opportunity to study revolutionary ideas for how energy generation can be incorporated using daily activities. #ag-tech #agriculture-tech #architecture #bio-fuel #bio-tech #biodiversity #carboncredits #carbonemissions #carbonneutral #carbontracking #citydevelopment #cityplanning #cleantech #cleantechnology #cleanwater #climateanalysis #climatechange #commercialdevelopment #construction #coolingtechnology #desalination #electricinfrastructure #electricvehicles #energy #energyefficiency #energymodelling #energystorage #energytransmission #environment #environmentpreservation #finance #future #government #greeninfrastructure #greentech #greenhousegasemissions #heatingtechnology #industrial #industrialdevelopment #infrastructure #innovation #invest #investors #land #landuse #landfillelimination #microgrid #microhydro #microbiomes #municipality #netzero #projectmanagement #property #realestate #recycling #renewableenergy #smartcities #smartgridtechnology #smarttech #solar #state #sustainability #sustainableenergy #technology #transportationdesign #urbandevelopment #urbangreening #urbanplanning #urbanresilience #wasteelimination #waterrecycling #windpower #windturbines

Ms. Francine Pickup, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Serbia, highlighted the significant contribution of cities to global CO2 emissions, accounting for approximately 75% of the total. Traffic and heating/cooling of buildings are major contributors to this emission. She emphasized that in Serbia, where 59% of the population resides in urban areas, the challenge is to create green spaces and plant trees for natural air purification in densely populated regions. To address this issue, Dr. Ivan Spasojevic, along with his team at the Institute for Multidisciplinary Research at the University of Belgrade, developed an innovative solution known as the "liquid tree" or LIQUID 3. This urban photo-bioreactor utilizes microalgae to bind carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis. The 600-liter system is an imitation of trees and grass, performing photosynthesis but with greater efficiency—10 to 50 times more efficient than trees. The LIQUID 3 aims to fill urban spaces where traditional tree planting may not be feasible due to high pollution levels or lack of space. The LIQUID 3 is situated in a busy urban area in Belgrade, specifically in front of the Municipality of Stari Grad on Makedonska Street, where CO2 concentrations are high. The multifunctional design of LIQUID 3 includes features such as a bench, mobile phone chargers, and a solar panel for nighttime lighting. Bojan Bojić, head of the Department for Social Affairs and Development Projects in Stari Grad, expressed support for the project, emphasizing its contribution to improving citizens' quality of life, public health, and the environment through smart and innovative solutions. Dr. Ivan Spasojevic explained that the Institute used single-celled freshwater algae, resistant to various temperatures and able to grow in tap water, making the system low-maintenance. The algae biomass, produced by periodic removal, can serve as an excellent fertilizer. The project aims to promote and expand the use of microalgae in various applications, including wastewater treatment, compost for green areas, biomass and biofuel production, and air purification from factory emissions. The LIQUID 3 project received recognition as one of the 11 best innovative and climate-smart solutions under the Climate Smart Urban Development project, jointly created by UNDP, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and sponsored by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The LIQUID 3 highlights the importance of climate-smart urban development and the need for creative, practical, and innovative solutions to address environmental challenges. Engaging civil society, the public, and businesses in developing such ideas contributes to effective climate change mitigation. Follow me Chetan Shidling for more tech . . #Bengaluru #silkroad #traffic #tech #technology #tree #plants #roads #science #engineer #engineering #startup #india #bengalurutraffic #AI #artificial

Unveiling the intricacies of #carbonfootprint calculations in building materials, our latest article explores the path to #sustainableconstruction. 🌿✨ Post-COP28, the global construction industry is at a crossroads, demanding #ecofriendly materials and innovative solutions. Desert Board responds with Palm Strand Boards(? PSB ), crafted from annually generated residual date palm biomass, embodying a cradle-to-cradle ethos. The formaldehyde-free PSB boards boast high-performance characteristics, making them an ideal choice for sustainable urban development and specific structural applications. We are proud to be promoting extended material use and preventing biomass from contributing to landfills and methane emissions. With a strategic focus on #lowcarbonfootprint, the PSB boards represent a tangible solution for climate-resilient building materials. The company's innovative approach aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, offering a greener alternative for diverse communities across the world. Join us in reshaping the construction narrative with sustainable choices. Read the complete article below: https://lnkd.in/d2pzdxfD #sustainability #greenbuilding #innovation #circulareconomy #netzerocarbon #desertboard #madeinuae #formaldehydefree #greenarchitecture #constructionindustry

"Following the successful launch and operation of two pilots in Los Angeles and Singapore last spring, UCLA and its startup Equatic are scaling up for the next phase: a $20 million full-scale demonstration plant ('Equatic-1') supported by Singapore’s national water agency PUB; the National Research Foundation (NRF), Singapore; and UCLA’s Institute for Carbon Management (ICM). Over the next 18 months, a multi-disciplinary team comprising researchers and technology-scaling experts from ICM and Equatic will set out to build the world’s largest ocean-based carbon dioxide-removal plant at PUB’s research and development facility in Tuas, located in western Singapore. Equatic’s existing plant in Singapore, piloted at 0.1 metric ton (220 pounds) of carbon dioxide removal per day, has proven successful. Equatic-1 will be constructed over two phases, with the first phase beginning in March and designed to remove 1 metric ton (approximately 2,205 pounds) of carbon dioxide per day by late 2024. Nine additional modules will be installed in early 2025 to complete Phase 2. With all 10 modules, Equatic-1 will be able to remove 10 metric tons of CO2 per day from seawater and the atmosphere — 100 times more than the amount removed by the pilot. The pioneering technology could allow for the greenhouse gas to be removed and durably stored while simultaneously producing nearly 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of carbon-negative hydrogen daily. Once this facility has successfully fulfilled its technical demonstration objectives, Equatic will scale and commercialize the technology globally... The Equatic process activates and expands the ocean’s natural ability to store carbon dioxide by removing dissolved CO2 while enhancing the sea’s capacity to absorb more of the greenhouse gas. Utilizing electrolysis, an electrical current is passed through seawater brought in from the adjacent desalination plants operated by PUB. The process induces a series of chemical reactions that break water into its hydrogen and oxygen constituents while securely storing both dissolved and atmospheric carbon dioxide in the form of solid calcium and magnesium-based materials for at least 10,000 years."    UCLA Institute for Carbon Management and Equatic to Build the World’s Largest Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Plant in Singapore—The $20 million system will be capable of removing 3,650 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year while producing 105 metric tons of carbon-negative hydrogen, UCLA Samueli Newsroom, 27 February 2024, https://lnkd.in/gYknq8vr            

Marcelo De Oliveira vice president of materials science and geology at Brimstone, tells TIME that the green-tech boom is as much about inspiration as it is about innovation—inspiring a new generation of scientists and eco-preneurs to deploy their talent to addressing climate change. “Our most valuable resource in solving this problem is people,” says De Oliveira. “We urgently need more individuals dedicated to addressing it.” What’s most striking about the ranking is the diversity of types of companies at the upper reaches of green tech, a range spurred by significant government investment via the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The industry now reflects major investments in the panoply of approaches that will be required to reduce the environmental impact of everything from food to heavy industry, and develop renewable power from solar to fusion. #GreenTech #aviation #hydrogen

Transforming Wind Turbine Blade Waste: Lithuanian Researchers Pioneer Pyrolysis Recycling Method As wind energy grows, so does the challenge of disposing of decommissioned turbine blades. Lithuanian researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have developed an innovative solution using pyrolysis to recycle these composite materials effectively. Wind turbine blades, composed of fiberglass or carbon fiber reinforced with resin, pose a recycling challenge due to their composite nature. Conventional disposal methods like landfilling are unsustainable and environmentally risky. Dr. Samy Yousef and his team at KTU, in collaboration with the Lithuanian Energy Institute, have explored pyrolysis as a recycling strategy. Their experiments, initially on blade samples and later on real blade fragments, focused on extracting valuable components like carbon fibers and resin while addressing environmental concerns. The research successfully extracted styrene, a hazardous component of polyester resin, through pyrolysis, mitigating health and environmental risks associated with landfill disposal. Additionally, recovered fibers were purified for reuse, offering sustainable filler materials. Life cycle assessments showed significant environmental benefits compared to landfill disposal, highlighting the potential of pyrolysis for blade recycling. However, challenges remain in managing post-treatment processes like washing and oxidation. #Pyrolysis #Environmental #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/eF8dCZ6k

#USJE at First Conference on Green Engineering, Sustainable Materials and Technologies for circular economy 🔎 Following the TITAN Group strategy, USJE is focused on achieving operational excellence in all areas of our work, including accomplishing excellent results when it comes to the environment, social impact, and good governance. 🌍 Given that climate change is the highest priority on a global scale, USJE and TITAN Group contribution towards its mitigation is reflected in our decarbonization activities. Our decarbonization strategy includes a comprehensive set of levers to reduce emissions of cement production, while offering new innovative products to our customers that meet their needs for durable and sustainable building materials. In 2023, our pozzolanic eco cements that combine superior performance and lower carbon footprint, became the best sellers. ♻ Having the circular economy approach in the core of our business, we contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of our cement production by co-processing alternative fuels, i.e. materials that cannot be reused and biomass as well. By co-processing alternative fuels, we are providing to society the safest solution to the waste management problem, decreasing the amount of waste that is disposed at landfills. At the same time, we are recovering raw materials & energy, keeping our business competitive. 📌 Our company succeeds in promoting energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In that respect we commissioned the photovoltaic plant with installed power of 3 MWp. This major project in USJE is planned to substitute around 10% of the daily electricity consumption of the plant by renewable energy. 🔝 All these efforts include building strong bridges with our business partners and suppliers, as well as with institutions and the local community. The Green Circ 2024 Conference organized by Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Skopje and Together 4 circular is held 22-23 April in Skopje. #decarbonization, #renewableenergy, #ecocements, #alternativefuels, #sustainableproduction

🚨 NEW PAPER ALERT 🚨 The lasting impact of ancestral energy production operations and global manufacturing has not only generated substantial CO2 emissions, but it has also led to the release of metal-based pollutants into Earth’s water bodies. Here, we show how the research community has designed and developed mesoporous biochars with customizable pore systems, as well as functionalized biochars, to extract various heavy metals from water sources. 👍Biochar materials (non-activated, activated, functionalized, or hybrid structures) can be adapted to suit their purpose, highlighting their recyclability/regeneration and performance when remediating metal-based pollution in place of conventional activated carbons. 👍By utilizing the wider circular economy, “waste-derived” carbonaceous materials will play a pivotal role in water purification for both the developed/developing world, where mining and heavy manufacturing generate the most substantial contribution to water pollution. 👍This review encompasses a wide range of global activities that generate increased heavy metal contamination to water supplies, as well as elucidates emerging technologies that can augment environmental remediation activities, improving the quality of life and standard of living for all. 🌞 My personal takeaway: We have an opportunity to clean up former energy communities using local biochar sources, allowing us to not only reclaim metals, but provide a new transformative clean renewable energy economy, that aims to give jobs back to communities that are vulnerable to the energy transition. Thank you to Priyanka ., Isobel Wood MEng(Hons) MIET, Amthal Al-Gailani, PhD, FHEA, Kin Wai Cheah, Devika Vashisht, Surinder Mehta and the lead (Martin Taylor). Article available open access in a special issue co-led by myself and Martin Taylor on Sustainable Management of Energy and Environment Based on Life Cycle Assessment. https://lnkd.in/eDxJqybG #biochar #energy #removal #TEA Energy and Environment Institute https://lnkd.in/efxfSsJa