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WEBImpact of Ground-Level Ozone on Tropical Forest Productivity. An article recently published in Nature Geoscience journal explored the impact of elevated ground-level ozone (O3) on tropical forests' productivity and carbon absorption.
What is Pyrolysis? - AZoCleantech
WEBArticle updated on 18/02/20 by Susha Cheriyadath. Pyrolysis is a process of chemically decomposing organic materials at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen. The process typically occurs at temperatures above 430 °C (800 °F) and under pressure. It simultaneously involves the change of physical phase and chemical composition and is ...
Are Biofuels Renewable Energy? - AZoCleantech
WEBAug 27, 2019 · However, there are a number of issues raised by the production and use of biofuels that directly contradict their status as a renewable energy source. When burned, biofuels produce fewer emissions, a reason why they are seen as a preferable alternative to traditional fuels. However, the production of biofuels often involves using land already ...
How Japan is Tackling Pollution - AZoCleantech
WEBAug 19, 2019 · Japan began tackling its pollution problem back in the 1970s when particulate matter levels in the air (PM2.5) reached dangerously high levels around all the major cities. The problems can be traced back to the rapid industrialization of Japan that began during the Meiji period in the 19th century. …
Life Cycle Assessment: an Introduction to Concepts and Applications
WEBMay 5, 2014 · What is a Life Cycle Analysis? A life cycle analysis (LCA) is an internationally accepted methodology (e.g. AS/NZA ISO 14044:2006, ISO 14040 (2006) and ISO 14044 (2006)) for analysing the environmental impacts of a process, product or activity along its “life cycle”. This type of analysis encompasses the extraction of raw materials ...
The Fischer Tropsch Process - AZoCleantech
WEBThe Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process, originally developed by Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch in early 1920s, is a series of chemical reactions that involve the conversion of hydrogen and carbon monoxide into liquid hydrocarbons by using a catalyst. This process is a key component of gas to liquid technology. It produces synthetic lubrication oil ...
Recycling of Polypropylene (PP) - AZoCleantech
WEBJun 25, 2012 · Recycling of polypropylene is emerging as an important, and economically viable, option on a large scale. The main benefit of recycling PP is the reduction in the consumption of raw, finite resources such as oil and propane gas. It is estimated that around 8% of the oil used worldwide (around 400 million tons) is utilized in the traditional ...
The Zero Emission Boiler: Replacing Unsustainable Oil and Gas …
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · The company’s Zero Emission Boiler (ZEB) technology revolutionizes the way we heat our homes. It is a low-carbon alternative to a gas or oil boiler, heating our homes affordably while lowering our carbon footprint. This replaces a gas or oil boiler that relies on fossil fuels, being a low-carbon solution without compromising on performance ...
LED Lights: How are they Made? - AZoCleantech
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · Firstly, a semiconductor wafer is fabricated. The color of the LED decides the material composition to be used, whether GaAs, GaP or something in between. The crystalline semiconductor is grown in a high pressure, high-temperature chamber. Arsenic, gallium and/or phosphor are purified, liquefied and pressed together by …
The IPCC Report 2022: A Summary - azocleantech.com
WEBJun 24, 2022 · By Owais Ali Reviewed by Laura Thomson Jun 24 2022. The 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report provides an up-to-date global evaluation of climate change mitigation progress and commitments and an examination of the global emissions sources. It analyzes the influence of national climate commitments on long-term emission ...