Entries by بهزیست دانش

Biopesticides

Do you know biopesticides are classified into three main categories: biochemical, microbials and plant-incorporated protectants Biochemicals Biochemicals are derived from naturally occurring substances such as plant extracts. This includes insect repellants, insect attractants and repellants, pheromones, and non-pest management class—plant growth regulators for example Clove, rosemary and peppermint oil Microbials Microbials are products containing micro-organisms or their fermentation […]

Biodegradable Underwater Equipments

News- The team of scientists in the center’s biotechnology research and development lab, Florida, was issued a 20-year patent for a 3D printable material made of a marine-biodegradable base polymer which is easy to build from and would break down over time The use of unmanned or autonomous underwater vehicles (UUVs) to house and deploy […]

Environmentally-Friendly Nylon

News- Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that represents a major step forward in the company’s sustainability vision The nylon is the latest addition to the company’s integrated Ecodear brand for biomass-based polymer materials and products. Toray’s new Ecodear nylon is 60% bio-based, based on sebacic acid derived from castor beans. […]

Plastic Shopping Bags

Do you know plastic bags were introduced to supermarkets in 1977 According to the statistical data, an average family use 60 plastic bags on four visits to the supermarket. It should be noted that only 1 to 3% of plastic bags are recycled worldwide Ref: www.theworldcounts.com

PET Transformation into a nanomaterial

News- UC Riverside (UCR) engineers have developed a way to recycle PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic waste, such as soda or water bottles, into a nanomaterial useful for energy storage. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Energy Storage The researchers first dissolved pieces of PET plastic bottles in a solvent. Then, using […]

Beach Pollution

 Do you know 73% of all beach litter is plastic? The litter includes filters from cigarette butts, bottles, bottle caps, food wrap, grocery bags, and polystyrene containers

A Prediction about Plastic Waste

  News- Plastic Pollution Flowing Into Oceans to Triple by 2040. The amount of plastic waste flowing into the ocean and killing marine life could triple in the next 20 years, unless companies and governments can drastically reduce plastic production, a new study published on Thursday said Single-use plastic consumption has increased during the coronavirus […]

Plastic Production

Do you know, since 1950, it is estimated that around 8.8 billion tons of plastic have been produced worldwide This number might not seem significant, but in reality that is equivalent to the weight of over 800,000 Eiffel Towers. Can you imagine what 800,000 Eiffel Towers would even look like? Sadly, only about 9% of […]

Chemists make tough plastics recyclable

News– Thermosets, which include epoxies, polyurethanes, and rubber used for tires, are found in many products that have to be durable and heat-resistant, such as cars or electrical appliances. One drawback to these materials is that they typically cannot be easily recycled or broken down after use, because the chemical bonds holding them together are stronger […]