Authors: Harish Veeramani & Michael F Hochella Jr. Tweet Green chemistry, also called sustainable chemistry aims at designing products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances. Being environmentally benign, the principles … Continue reading
Tweet This is the second installment on a 2-part series on sustainable nanotechnology. In part 1, I described my notion of nanotechnology. Research and development in nanotechnology is bringing us many possibilities for improving … Continue reading
Tweet Hello, my name is Nina. I have a PhD in environmental engineering, which makes me a certified know-it-all in all issues environmental. Right? At least that’s what some of my friends and family … Continue reading
Tweet VTSuN was represented at the latest Gordon Research Conference on Environmental Nanotechnology, last week in Stowe, Vermont. The conference theme was “Novel Approaches to Meet Global Challenges”. It was an excellent … Continue reading
Tweet Nanocellulose is a promising, renewable nanomaterial. ScienceDaily has called the “wonder material” of the future. How cool is nanocellulose? Well, even Gizmodo and The Verge have talked about it. (Here is a very nice review by by Klemm … Continue reading
Authors: Eric P. Vejerano, Amara L. Holder, and Linsey C. Marr Tweet Abstract figure from Vejerano et al. 2013* Disposal of waste through incineration produces hazardous pollutants. Among them, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) … Continue reading