Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts. These drought-tolerant plants, also known as arid plants, could
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Sustainable advanced ethanol production from Opuntia prickly pear cactus nopalesSustainable advanced ethanol production from Opuntia prickly pear cactus nopales
Cleaner industrial bioethanol production from sustainable biomass could support the circular economy to achieve Sustainable Development Goals while tackling climate change. Ethanol from the arid plants nopales (prickly pear, Opuntia ficus-indica)
Procedure for elemental analysis and microscopy (SEM-EDX)Procedure for elemental analysis and microscopy (SEM-EDX)
BIERG released an SOP for using SEM-EDX microscopy and elemental analysis. It covers the Hitachi TM4000 Plus SEM and Oxford Instrument Aztec ED Spectrometer, advising on sample preparation, parameter settings,
Challenges and Limitations of Vertical FarmingChallenges and Limitations of Vertical Farming
Vertical farming, a novel agricultural approach, faces challenges including high costs, dependence on artificial lighting, limited crop variety, pest issues, and systemic barriers, but remains a hopeful solution to food