In a world in which 9 million people die from hunger each year, it’s absolutely unacceptable that 40 percent of all foods are wasted. The food industry is responsible for creating high amounts of biodegradable waste, and finding ways to put this waste to good use could have a significant positive impact on the planet. … Continue reading Researchers study fungi to turn food waste into sustainable bioplastic
Breakthrough: Researchers use nanoparticles to separate oil from water
The system of separating water and oil is one that can be laborious and expensive. Fortunately, engineering researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have come up with a simpler yet more efficient method of removing oil from water: magnetic nanoparticles. “It’s a simple idea,” stated Hugh Daigle, a petroleum and geosystems engineering professor. “We are … Continue reading Breakthrough: Researchers use nanoparticles to separate oil from water
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 