New eco-friendly bleaching process for cellulose fibers using ozone and hydrogen peroxide.

🌱 Green Chemistry: A Path to Sustainability Green chemistry plays a crucial role in promoting sustainability in modern science and industry. It focuses on designing chemical products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. 🔬 The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry (Paul Anastas & John Warner, 1998): 1.Prevent waste 2. Maximize atom efficiency 3.Use safer synthetic methods 4.Design less toxic products 5.Use safer solvents 6.save energy 7.Use renewable resources 8.Avoid unnecessary derivatives 9.Prefer catalysts 10. Design biodegradable products 11. Monitor processes in real time 12.Choose safer chemicals #AtomEconomy #GreenSolvents #BenignByDesign #LifeCycleAssessment #ÉconomieCirculaire #chemistry

Titanium-based MOFs are gaining attention for their exceptional stability, catalytic activity, and photocatalytic properties. Their tunable porosity and high surface area make them ideal for applications in gas storage, environmental remediation, and green catalysis. Titanium is proving to be a game-changer in the design of next-gen MOF materials

Cool Science Today: Ultra-Fast, Long-Life Aqueous Batteries 💧🔋 What if the batteries of the future weren’t packed with flammable organics… but powered by water? A new 2025 study in Nature Communications (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-59892-y) shows a big leap forward for aqueous rechargeable batteries. Researchers have engineered water-based systems that now rival conventional chemistries in power, stability, and cycle life. Why this matters: Safer → no fire risk from organic electrolytes Greener → less environmental impact, easier recycling Cheaper → abundant raw materials, simplified design It’s a glimpse of energy storage that’s both high-performance and sustainable, something the whole materials science community can get excited about 😁 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gRxDgqec #CoolScienceToday #Batteries #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #WiM #Innovation

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) = Future Materials 🚀 From CO₂ capture to hydrogen storage, drug delivery, and even water harvesting — MOFs are shifting from lab research to real-world impact. 🌱 👉 The big question: Which MOF application excites you the most — energy, healthcare, or environment? #MOFs #Innovation #Sustainability #Chemistry

📣 I'm excited to share that my recent review paper, "Graphene-based CO2 capture technologies: environmental assessment and future prospects," has been published in the international journal "Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy" (JCR-Q1-IF=4.5). This work explores the capability of advanced graphene materials (GO, nanosheets, composites) in enabling scalable, durable, and energy-efficient carbon capture solutions. It also emphasizes the role of life cycle assessment (LCA) in evaluating environmental impacts and highlights emerging trends in graphene manufacturing and hybrid systems. Here is the link to the full paper: [https://lnkd.in/dmQRby5m] #Carbon #capture #Graphene #LCA #CleanTechnologiesandEnvironmentalPolicy

This Week's Tech Deep Dive: Direct Seawater Electrolysis for Green Hydrogen & Microwave-Assisted Plastics Recycling. ChemWorld Insights is analyzing two critical breakthroughs in sustainable chemical engineering. Hydrogen from the Sea: A New Catalyst System Enables Direct Green Hydrogen Production from Untreated Seawater. By selectively repelling chloride ions, it prevents corrosion and chlorine gas formation, solving a major barrier and potentially unlocking hydrogen production in arid coastal regions. Efficient Chemical Recycling: A microwave-assisted pyrolysis process for mixed plastics has reached commercial scale. This technology utilizes targeted heating to enhance the yield of high-quality feedstock oil for new plastics, resulting in lower energy consumption and making the circular economy for polymers more viable. Both innovations highlight chemistry's central role in addressing the world's most pressing energy and environmental challenges. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e4NnhsDk #Sustainability #GreenHydrogen #CircularEconomy #ChemicalEngineering #Innovation

🧬⚡ Microbes That Eat Carbon, Markets That Reward It Through synthetic biology, scientists are engineering microorganisms like cyanobacteria and algae to capture CO₂ directly and convert it into fuels, chemicals, and bioproducts. Verified reductions from these systems generate high-integrity carbon credits. ✨ Key Advantages: • Captures CO₂ with engineered efficiency 🌍 • Converts emissions into valuable green fuels & materials • Operates in controlled bioreactors → scalable & measurable • Produces trusted carbon credits linked to innovation At Techinergy, we see synthetic biology as the next wave of climate-smart technology, where biology meets markets for a sustainable future. 🌱⚡ #Techinergy #ExcellenceDrivingTheFuture #News #SocialMedia #India #World #Business #Technology #Innovation #Petroleum #Petrochemical #oil #crudeoil #energy #marketing #Biofuel #lubricants #bitumen #refinery #environment #Sustainability #US #UK #HydrogenRevolution #GreenFuel #FutureEnergy #CarbonCredits #SyntheticBiology #CarbonRemoval #ClimateTech #NetZero

I am thrilled to share our latest research paper, now published in Discover Electrochemistry (Springer Nature)! 📘 Our work introduces a novel, integrated nanomaterial-based strategy for tackling water pollution from hazardous dyes. We developed a dual-purpose system for the highly sensitive detection and efficient removal of Rose Bengal (RB) dye from wastewater. 🔬 Key Highlights: Ultra-Sensitive Detection: We engineered an electrochemical nanosensor by modifying a glassy carbon electrode with Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (Fe–ZnO/MWCNTs/GCE). This sensor demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving an ultra-low detection limit of 70 pM. Efficient Removal: For remediation, we utilized BiOCl nanoparticles as an adsorbent, which successfully removed up to 95.5% of the RB dye from aqueous solutions. Practical Application: The sensor demonstrated excellent recovery rates in both tap water and distilled water (99.8% and 95.1%, respectively), indicating its potential for real-world environmental monitoring. This research highlights the potential of nanotechnology in delivering cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for sustainable water management. It was a fantastic collaborative effort. A special thanks to my co-author, Maria Khan, for her dedication and hard work, and to our corresponding author, Prof. Afzal Shah, for his invaluable guidance and leadership throughout this project. I am excited about the potential of this work to contribute to global efforts in mitigating water pollution. You can read the full open-access article here: https://lnkd.in/dfvftXRs #Electrochemistry #Nanotechnology #WaterTreatment #SensorDevelopment #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #Research #Science #Chemistry #Nanomaterials #Wastewater #OpenAccess #QAU #SpringerNature

Fouling and efficiency loss are constant challenges for water filtration membranes💧 From drinking water purification to industrial wastewater treatment, membranes are exposed to organic matter, chemicals, and salts that reduce flux, shorten lifetime, and increase energy demand. Conventional solutions often struggle to maintain long-term performance⚙️ Green Graphene Oxide (GGO) from Danish Graphene enhances membrane technology with improved hydrophilicity, barrier properties, and durability. By reducing fouling, increasing chemical resistance, and enabling higher water flux, GGO helps membranes perform better and last longer⚡ With sustainability in focus, our water-based and environmentally friendly GGO solutions support the development of next-generation membranes that are both efficient and responsible🌍 Explore how graphene-enhanced membranes can improve water treatment and reduce operational costs: https://lnkd.in/dbmevVDm contact@danishgraphene.com | danishgraphene.com📧 #DanishGraphene #Graphene #AdvancedMaterials #Innovation #GrapheneInnovation #GrapheneSolutions #IndustrializingGraphene #GrapheneSolutions #Sustainability #GrapheneOxide #GreenGrapheneOxide #GGO #WaterFiltration #Membranes

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐈𝐁 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 With the rapid growth of EVs and grid storage, traditional recycling routes face energy, cost, and waste challenges. To address this, our PhD student Nabil EL MOUNAFIA, together with dedicated teams at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P- ACER CoE) and Uppsala University (ÅABC), developed a low-cost and scalable method that accurately recovers critical metals from heterogeneous LIB waste and regenerates high-performance electrode precursors under eco-friendly conditions. 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔 (𝑰𝑭: 7.9, 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒆𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆: 14.9) This method: • Introduces an ammonium-chloride–assisted route with simple, water-based leaching, improving practicality and scalability. • Tests microwave roasting to cut processing time and energy versus conventional heating. • Applies Design of Experiments to boost metal recovery (>90% Li/Ni/Mn/Co) while minimizing liquid waste and reagent use. • Regenerates MnxNiyCozCO₃, achieving 97 F/g, 34.5 Wh/kg, and 598.5 W/kg in asymmetric supercapacitors. • Supports circularity via reagent regeneration and valorization of by-products, cutting emissions. This work offers a robust pathway to scale sustainable LIB recycling while enabling circular economy of recycling process. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ewQp5f-7 #GEP #UM6P #IRESEN #Research #Innovation #BatteryRecycling #LithiumIonBatteries #EnergyStorage #Supercapacitors #GreenChemistry #Sustainability #ScientificPublication