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Nanomaterials Jun 30, 2014

Interlayer distance in graphite oxide gradually changes when water is added

Âé¶¹ÒùÔºicists from UmeÃ¥ University and Humboldt University in Berlin have solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for half a century. They show with the help of powerful microscopes that the distance between graphite oxide ...

Environment Jun 23, 2014

Research makes desalination cheaper and greener

A new cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly method of desalination that could use up to 80 per cent less energy has been developed by a team of Sydney researchers.

Energy & Green Tech May 30, 2014

Israel solves water woes with desalination

After experiencing its driest winter on record, Israel is responding as never before—by doing nothing.

Energy & Green Tech Mar 17, 2014

Researchers recovering metals and minerals from waste

Scarcity of clean water is one of the most serious global challenges. In its spearhead programme, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed energy-efficient methods for reuse of water in industrial processes and ...

Nanomaterials Feb 25, 2014

New technique produces highly selective filter materials

Researchers have devised a way of making tiny holes of controllable size in sheets of graphene, a development that could lead to ultrathin filters for improved desalination or water purification.

Energy & Green Tech Feb 20, 2014

Researchers design industrial estate using sustainability principles

An engineer and an environmental scientist have designed an industrial estate using sustainability principles.

Environment Feb 19, 2014

Time is now for a new revolution in urban water systems

As California grapples with what state water officials have called a drought of "epic proportions," UC Berkeley urban-water expert David Sedlak has been watching for signs that people are ready for a water revolution.

Nanomaterials Feb 13, 2014

Graphene's love affair with water

Graphene has proven itself as a wonder material with a vast range of unique properties. Among the least-known marvels of graphene is its strange love affair with water.

Energy & Green Tech Jan 29, 2014

Seafloor carpet catches waves to generate energy

(Âé¶¹ÒùÔº) —What do champion surfers who gathered at last week's Mavericks Invitational have in common with a UC Berkeley engineer? They all are looking to harness the power of big ocean waves.

Earth Sciences Dec 5, 2013

Scientists discover vast undersea freshwater reserves

Australian researchers said Thursday they had established the existence of vast freshwater reserves trapped beneath the ocean floor which could sustain future generations as current sources dwindle.

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