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Using adsorbents to help society

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At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. How does the team do this research?

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. ENZYMES — the proteins responsible for catalysing all chemical reactions in cells.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging. But our research won’t stop there. The team will be investigating how to manufacture the plant-based packaging using fewer resources and chemicals, less energy, and with an eye on any other socio-ecological impacts.

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research. The FeRICH project will establish the best cement-making conditions to achieve maximum efficiency in both production and performance,” says Theo. “The UK cement industry is set to cut 4.2

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Biochemist The Role: Biochemists study the chemical processes and substances in living organisms. They conduct complex research projects and may isolate, analyze, and synthesize proteins, enzymes, DNA, and other molecules. They may develop forecasts or use their knowledge to advise on issues like air pollution or climate change.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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Feedback control — achieving desired behaviour by measuring what is happening and using this information to adjust the control inputs. Field of research : Control Engineering. Research project : Automation of open channels for gravity-powered water distribution. ABOUT CONTROL ENGINEERING.

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The Story Continues: Announcing Version 14 of Wolfram Language and Mathematica

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we’ve been steadily delivering the fruits of our research and development in.1 So many discoveries, so many inventions, so much achieved, so much learned. Building Something Greater and Greater… for 35 Years and Counting Today we celebrate a new waypoint on our journey of nearly four decades with the release of Version 14.0

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