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Turning organic wastes into carbon dots by light
Organic waste materials, such as plastics and other long-chain hydrocarbons, are difficult to break down due to stable carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds. We discovered a new way to unlock the potential of these organic compounds by converting them into luminescent carbon dots using light and 2D materials.
Tough Choices: Defining national net zero goals is critical for food and land use policy
Development of Net-Zero pathways within the Agriculture Forestry and Other Land Use sector is vital for effective policy, but national definitions lack clarity. An Irish study shows how NZ outcomes vary widely, depending on the applied definition.
