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Sequestering Carbon in “Wood Vaults”

November
2024
The discovery of a preserved tree from the time when the Babylonian king Hammurabi walked the Earth has inspired a new method of low-cost carbon storage.

Innovating a New Reaction Path for Polyurethane Recycling

November
2024
Researchers have discovered a new method to recycle a foundational polymer from commonly disposed of items such as mattresses, insulation, and shoes.

Human Activities are Fueling a Troubling Rise in Methane Emissions

November
2024
Methane emissions have risen faster over the past five years than in any other time in the historical record, new research finds. This research also posits that human activity is to blame for the release of at least two-thirds of this greenhouse gas...

Extracting Lithium from Brine Just Got Easier

November
2024
Two new methods for pulling lithium out of low-concentration brines could help address a looming shortage of this critical battery material.

Converting Greenhouse Gases into Valuable Chemicals with Sunlight

November
2024
Carbon dioxide and methane, two major greenhouse gases, can be converted to green methanol and carbon monoxide in a single step, new research finds.

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