New lab reactor uses water instead of toxic solvents

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Many chemical processes in manufacturing and research rely on organic solvents, which are harmful to the environment and expensive to handle safely. The development of photoactive water-based micelles capable of driving chemical reactions offers a safer, greener alternative. Additionally, the system can be reused, improving its cost-effectiveness and environmental footprint.

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Saudi Arabia Investing in Nanotech for Desalination

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Saudi Arabia officials meet for nanotech desalination investment The development of nanotech membranes for use in desalination is one of the new ideas Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah is considering to modernize the Kingdsom’s 80-year-old oil-powered desalination technology. Two things need to be accomplished. As peak oil continues to deplete oil production now used to generate […]

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