green – TechConnect Briefs

Superhydrophobic Thermoset Elastomers with Excellent Stability to Rain Erosion and Water Immersion

Kujan E., Farshchian B., Xu Q., Feldman M., Lyons A., ARL Designs LLC, US

Polymeric materials with superhydrophobic surfaces are advantageous for industrial applications such as electrical insulators, roof membranes and seals because their surfaces are self-cleaning and remain dry when exposed to rain. However most superhydrophobic surfaces are [...]

A Green & Clean Process for the Production of Methacrylic Acid and Methacrolein from Biofuel

Lin M.M., Grinberg J., Eng W., EverNu Technology, LLC, US

The modern consumption of fossil fuels for chemical production contributes to global warming and other nature disasters in recent years. Approximately 10% of U.S. crude oil imports are used to feed its chemical industry. There [...]

A Clean and Green Route for the production of methacrylic acid and methacrolein from biofuel

Lin M.M., Grinberg J., Eng W., EverNu Technology, LLC, US

The modern consumption of fossil fuels for chemical production contributes to global warming and other nature disasters in recent years. Approximately 10% of U.S. crude oil imports are used to feed its chemical industry. There [...]

Green and Continuous Hydrothermal Synthesis of Nanophosphors for Biomedical Applications

Gruar R., Kellici S., Tighe C., Darr J., UCL, UK

The luminescent properties of Y2O3:Eu have attracted considerable research interest due to the emission and chemical stability of the oxide phosphor. Subsequently, we evaluated the calcination of YOOH:Eu (4% dopant) synthesised directly in a continuous [...]

Manifattura: The Making of an Italian Green Technology Park

Ratti C., Salvatori G., Martin B., Manifattura Domani, IT

Kengo Kuma & Associates and carlorattiassociati - walter nicolino & carlo ratti together with ARUP Italia have been developing the design of a master plan strategy for Manifattura Domani Srl – “Ex Manifattura Tabacchi” site, [...]

Surface Modification and Performance Analysis of Jute Based Nanophased Green Composite

Hossain M.K., Dewan M.W., Hosur M., Jeelani S., Rangari V., Tuskegee University, US

The surface modification of jute fibers was accomplished by performing subsequent chemical treatments such as detergent washing, dewaxing, alkali and acetic acid treatment. The morphology of the modified surface was examined using the scanning electron [...]

FTC’s Regulation of Green Marketing Claims

Laws E.P., Leopold C.B., PillsburyWinthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, US

Over the past several years, issues of climate change and sustainability have gained increasing prominence in the minds of the public; and, as a consequence, consumers have demanded greater access to “greener” products and services. [...]