New Bioplastic Straw Degrades Even Faster in Ocean than Paper
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at WHOI have conducted a study comparing the degradation rates of various straw materials in marine conditions, revealing that biodegradable options like cellulose diacetate (CDA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) degrade faster than traditional plastics.
Specialized Consortium Formed to Obviate Problem of Pollution of Shazand Power Plant in Central Iran
TEHRAN (ANA)- A consortium of knowledge-based companies has been formed to settle the problem of pollution created by Shazand thermal power plant in Central Iran.
Iranian Company Makes Anti-Seismic, Environment-Friendly Construction Product
TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran has succeeded in designing and producing lightweight reinforced wood composite prefabricated roofs which are highly resistant to earthquake and can also decrease environmental pollution and energy consumption.
Iranian Company Finds New Method to Treat Industrial Wastewater
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company used a new method to purify industrial wastewater with no need to filters.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Makes Device to Remove Arsenic, Heavy Metals from Purified Water
TEHRAN (ANA)- The presence of arsenic and heavy metals is the challenge of water purification in rural areas which was settled with a device manufactured by an Iranian knowledge-based company.
Study Reveals Potential Air Pollutants Present in Gyms
TEHRAN (ANA)- People frequent gyms to maintain their fitness levels, but what about the quality of the air they breathe in these confined spaces? researchers have recently delved into this question through a case study.
Iranian Researchers Recycle Wastewater for Fish Farming, Poultry Breeding, Greenhouse Products
TEHRAN (ANA)- The water recycling system and the use of wastewater in the three fields of fish breeding, greenhouse products and poultry breeding is the achievement of one of the knowledge-based companies.
Iran-Made Degradable Plastic Bags Welcomed by Foreign Customers
TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian technological company active in development and production of green polymers has been able to make degradable plastic bags and exports 99% of its products abroad.
Iranian Firm Produces Gelatin, Pectin from Seafood, Citrus Waste
TEHRAN (ANA)- A technological company in Iran has succeeded in producing gelatin and pectin from the waste of seafood and citrus fruits which have application in the food, pharmaceutical and military industries.
How Gas Stoves Silently Polluting Our Homes
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study has revealed that households using gas or propane stoves face significant exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which can lead to health issues like asthma and even premature death.