Environmental Testing Resources

New Covalent Organic Framework Synthesis Method Could Accelerate PFAS Remediation
Engineers at Rice University have developed an innovative method to synthesize covalent organic frameworks (COFs). COFs can potentially address some of the most significant environmental challenges we face today including PFAS decontamination. read more
Researchers Discover A Viable Source Of Rare Earth Elements In Coal Ash
Researchers at the University of Regina have discovered a potentially new source of rare earth elements (REEs), the ash produced by coal-fired power plants. REEs are technically not rare, however, large deposits are only found in a few locations around the world and are difficult to extract. read more
Study Finds Connection Between Declining Bat Populations And Increased Pesticide Use And Infant Mortality
New research has discovered a connection between bat die-offs and increased pesticide use by local farmers. Additionally, with increased pesticide use, an increase in infant mortality was discovered. read more
New Environmentally Friendly Family Of Adhesives Developed By UC Berkeley Bioengineers
Bioengineers from the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new environmentally friendly adhesive polymer. The polymer demonstrated similar strength as those derived from petroleum-based products. read more
JMU Researchers Discover That Air Pollution Increases Thunderstorm Severity
New research from James Madison University suggests that air pollution is increasing the severity of summertime thunderstorms. The study was conducted over three years and analyzed more than 500,000 storms throughout Washington D.C. and Kansas City. read more
Imagining the Zero Waste Lab of Tomorrow
The UN’s International Day of Zero Waste focuses the world’s attention on the critical challenge of reducing the waste we produce, warning that – without urgent action – annual municipal solid waste generation will hit 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. Given the scale of this threat, it is vital that companies across industries act quickly to optimise their circular opportunities and waste management strategies. read more