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Nature-Powered Nutrient Recovery: UW-Madison Develops Innovative Manure Processing Technique

An interdisciplinary team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed a new technique that could help farmers extract useful nutrients such as ammonia and potassium from livestock manure to efficiently make fertilizer and other useful chemical products.

13 Dec 2023

A New Way to Create Germ-Killing Light

While it has long been known that ultraviolet (UV) light can help kill disease-causing pathogens, the COVID 19 pandemic has put a spotlight on how these technologies can rid environments of germs.

12 Sep 2023

Microban Receives Esteemed Green Sustainability Contribution Award at International Green Zero-Carbon Festival

Microban International – the global leader in antimicrobial technology, odor control and surface disinfection solutions – has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Green Sustainability Contribution Award at the 2nd International Green Zero-Carbon Festival and 2023 ESG Leadership Summit.

20 Jun 2023

Disinfecting water with peptide-coated silver sulfide quantum dots

Water contaminated with bacteria poses a serious threat to global health. In the scientific publication Angewandte Chemie, a Chinese research team developed a simple new technique for disinfection.

1 Mar 2023

Sprayable new super-disinfectant can protect food from bacterial contamination

Researchers at McMaster University have created a powerful new weapon against bacterial contamination and infection.

6 Dec 2022

SARS-CoV-2 surrogates might thrive on refrigerated or frozen meat for a month

SARS-CoV-2 surrogates can persist for up to 30 days on meat items stored in the freezer or refrigerator.

14 Jul 2022

Researchers develop a DNA sensor to target and detect infectious viruses in minutes

A new sensor can detect not only whether a virus is present, but whether it's infectious – an important distinction for containing viral spread.

23 Sep 2021

Study highlights need for sustainable solutions to provide safe drinking water

Lead is not the only danger when it comes to drinking water - harmful bacteria can also find their way into the water we consume despite treatment prior to distribution. In the face of water scarcity and aging infrastructure, there is a need for innovative, affordable, and portable solutions to sustainably provide safe drinking water across the globe.

From University of Pittsburgh 2 Jun 2021