Environment

Brake Pad Emissions Can Be More Toxic than Diesel Exhaust
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.

Iranian Firm Builds Cost-Effective Smart Device for Dust Measurement
TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian company has managed to produce a cost-effective smart device for measuring dust, temperature and humidity which is now being used in three locations inside the country.

Iranian Firm Produces Central Water Purification Device for Hospital Systems
TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in production of central water purification devices for hospital systems which enjoy technologies like semi-automatic disinfection, programmable automatic washing of the dialysis water distribution line, vessel and membrane without dead space, and automatic data transfer to the user panel.

Tiny Copper 'Flowers' Bloom on Artificial Leaves for Clean Fuel Production
TEHRAN (ANA)- Tiny copper 'nano-flowers' have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing.

New Advanced Analysis Method by Iranian Company Helps Reduce Environmental Pollutants
TEHRAN (ANA)- A knowledge-based company in Iran uses advanced laboratory equipment and efficient analysis methods to decrease environmental pollutants.

Capacity of Iran's Renewable Energy Increases to over 1,500 MW
TEHRAN (ANA)- The capacity of Iran's renewable energy has significantly increased to 1,520 megawatts (MW).

Breakthrough Process Turns CO2, Electricity into High-Protein Food
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study has introduced a novel bioprocess that transforms CO2 and electricity into single-cell protein (SCP), a sustainable food source rich in essential amino acids.

Iranian Scientists Develop Water Desalination Technology with Energy Generation Capability
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at Sharif University of Technology succeeded in designing an innovative system that has a dual function of desalination of water and generation of energy.

Researchers Develop Green, Effective Pesticide Formulation
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists developed a new eco-friendly pesticide formulation that enhances pest control while being safer for crops and the environment.

Researcher Studies Power of Native Plants to Combat Road Salt Pollution
TEHRAN (ANA)- New research on salt-tolerant plants like cattails highlights their potential role in mitigating this pollution, though broader strategies are essential for long-term solutions.