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Advanced Synthesis of Trimethylene Carbonate: a High-yield Green Route
Prof. Wei Du's team at Tsinghua University developed an enzymatic process for trimethylene carbonate synthesis from 1,3-propanediol and dimethyl carbonate. The green method achieves 88% yield, the highest reported to date, offering industrial potential with mild conditions.
Sociological impacts of energy management at Tema Oil Refinery. Discover Environment
This study explores how social factors like age, gender, education, and work experience influence how employees at Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in Ghana perceive and respond to energy management practices.
Teff: The Ancient Grain with a Modern Mission
Teff, an ancient cereal grain that has enormous potential to influence the future of sustainable agriculture and food security. Native to Ethiopia, teff has long been a staple crop, but it has been largely ignored and underutilized on the international scene.
