Since adopting a resolution at the 2022 United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) to launch negotiations for a global plastics treaty, the process has become a major focus in the international environmental area. As the negotiation moves into the critical final phase by 2025, the progress of the Global Plastics Treaty … Read more
As the issue of carbon emissions becomes increasingly severe, reducing carbon footprint has been a focal point of global attention. Among the measures to reduce carbon emissions, biochar has attracted considerable interest as a sustainable solution. Read on to learn formation principle of a carbon footprint and how biochar plays … Read more
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the process of analyzing, predicting, and evaluating the potential environmental impacts of implementing a project, and proposing countermeasures and actions to prevent or mitigate adverse effects. Laws such as the Environmental Impact Assessment Law impose mandatory requirements for conducting EIAs. This aims to avoid … Read more
Oil sludge is one of the most common and challenging types of hazardous waste generated by the petroleum and petrochemical industries. It is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, water, and solid particles, often containing heavy metals and other toxic components. For efficient disposal and potential resource recovery, it is essential … Read more
Oil sludge is a hazardous byproduct generated during oil storage, refining, and drilling operations. It consists of a complex mixture of oil, water, and solid particles, which are often contaminated with pollutants. Among these, one crucial component stands out: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH). But what exactly is TPH, and why … Read more
Carbon credit is a tradable financial instrument that represents the right to offset greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. 1 carbon credit is typically equal to the reduction or removal of 1t CO₂e of emissions. To date, about $3.8 billion has been spent on carbon removal in the carbon credit … Read more
Oil sludge is solid waste generated during oil production and processing. It contains a variety of organic pollutants and heavy metal pollutants and has strong biological toxicity. As a result, oil sludge treatment is critical for minimizing environmental harm and recovering valuable resources. At present, the oil sludge treatment technology … Read more
In any pyrolysis project, profitability is the core measure of success. The essence of profitability can be defined by a simple formula: Profit = Total Revenue − Total Cost. For the question “Is Pyrolysis Profitable”, the answer lies in maximizing revenue while effectively controlling costs. In the following, we will … Read more
The global climate change problem becomes increasingly serious. Countries are looking for effective Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies to achieve emission reduction targets. Recently, biochar has become an important player in the CDR market. The carbon sequestration properties of biochar enable it to remain in the soil for a long … Read more
Carbon materials play an essential role in various industries due to their unique properties. Here, we explore five common carbon materials—biochar, activated carbon, carbon black, graphite, and graphene. According to their internal connection, here divides them into three groups for a more structured introduction. Understanding Five Common Carbon Materials Group … Read more