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Granular Activated Carbon2
  • Their unique radial flow design offers the benefits of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration such as low pressure drop, while at the same time eliminating the release of carbon fines commonly associated with GAC type cartridges. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • This study was carried out to evaluate the efficiency of conventional drinking water treatment processes with and without pre-oxidation with chlorine and chlorine dioxide and the use of granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration for the removal of diclofenac (DCF). (unboundmedicine.com)
Dissolving carbon dioxide1
Chlorine4
Footprint5
  • Polymer Group (PGI), a global manufacturer of nonwoven materials, has set several goals for 2014 including a 10 percent per square meter reduction in carbon footprint, water consumption, non-renewable resources and solid waste generation, according to the company's inaugural 2008 Sustainability Report . (environmentalleader.com)
  • At the same time, they are encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint. (stantec.com)
  • We continuously innovate in both food processing and packaging to offer solutions which enable reduction in water consumption, carbon footprint and product losses. (tetrapak.com)
  • While its increased capacity can reduce manufacturers' operational costs by up to 10% 6 , it also represents a low carbon alternative to aseptic PET equipment - since electricity consumption and carbon footprint are both five times lower than for aseptic PET lines 7 . (tetrapak.com)
  • Carbon footprint results have stayed fairly steady over time, at about 60 pounds of CO 2 equivalent per sq ft/year, but have been slowly trending downward since 2010. (csemag.com)
Nanotubes8
  • Carbon nanotubes (CNT) have been the subject of extensive studies because they demonstrate a range of unique properties that existing technologies lack. (wikipedia.org)
  • The hydrophobic walls of the carbon nanotubes accelerate the flow of water molecules through the tube as they "slip" whenever they come in contact with the walls. (wikipedia.org)
  • This system is thought to be useful in water purification and desalination because of the accelerated water flow, as well as the nanotubes' ion-exclusion properties. (wikipedia.org)
  • While the carbon nanotubes are non-polar and therefore relatively hydrophobic, water spontaneously fills them at ~8-10% humidity. (wikipedia.org)
  • This phenomenon is due to the extremely high aspect ratios, molecularly smooth hydrophobic graphitic walls, and nanoscale inner diameters of carbon nanotubes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) will be chemically modified to induce ion selective adsorption. (sense.nl)
  • Also, aligned carbon nanotubes will be chemically modified and tested as ion selective membranes. (sense.nl)
  • Magnetic carbon nanotubes (MCNTs) which have excellent adsorption capabilities, were used as adsorbent to extract PAHs, an important class of carcinogens, from meat samples. (who.int)
Emissions and water1
  • Global sugar company AB Sugar has launched its first ever group-wide sustainability report, outlining bold new commitments to cut carbon emissions and water use by 30% and ensure all plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable or bio-degradable by 2030. (edie.net)
Coconut shell carbon2
Nanotube10
  • For example, carbon nanotube membranes can demonstrate higher water flux with lower energy than current membranes. (wikipedia.org)
  • This nanoconfinement organizes the water molecules into H-bond connected "wires", lowering the chemical potential energy of the water inside the nanotube. (wikipedia.org)
  • Transfer of single-file water molecules across a carbon nanotube in a nanoscale is critical in many applications. (edpsciences.org)
  • However, the transfer rate is very slow in a carbon nanotube with a small radius. (edpsciences.org)
  • In this article, a method is proposed to enhance the transfer rate of water molecules across a carbon nanotube with a small entrance radius. (edpsciences.org)
  • By molecular-dynamics simulations, the effect of a combined carbon nanotube on water permeation is studied. (edpsciences.org)
  • The maximal enhancement ratio can reach a value up to 20.52 when changing the type of a combined carbon nanotube. (edpsciences.org)
  • At the same time, the enhancement of water transfer across a combined carbon nanotube shows a monotonously increasing behavior. (edpsciences.org)
  • The LJ potential between a water molecule and a combined carbon nanotube is adopted to analyze the physical mechanism. (edpsciences.org)
  • These results are useful for designing high-flow water transfer rate devices and providing new insights into a combined carbon nanotube. (edpsciences.org)
Micron4
  • Before the water exits the cartridge, a 20-micron post filter helps reduce carbon fines and other suspended particles from the filtered water. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • Activated carbon-impregnated Cellulose 5 Micron. (waterfilters.net)
  • Pleated Nano-Alumina and activated carbon filter is designed to capture particulates up to 1 micron. (rvupgradestore.com)
  • There are two types of these filters - "absolute 1 micron" filters and "nominal 1 micron" filters but not all filters that are supposed to remove objects 1 micron or larger from water are the same. (cdc.gov)
Filtration2
Tetrachloride exposure2
Scarcity5
  • One of the most pressing issues facing inland communities is water scarcity. (stantec.com)
  • The process produces potable water-or water that is considered safe to drink-from treated wastewater and is becoming increasingly common to address water scarcity. (stantec.com)
  • We focus on desalination as it is considered a key technology to reduce water scarcity and drive the energy transition. (iahr.org)
  • With water scarcity on the rise, wastewater is increasingly becoming a pressing industry concern. (tetrapak.com)
  • Wider-ranging potential consequences include scarcity of water and forced migration with the political tensions these involve. (who.int)
Reduction7
  • GF incorporation reduced water absorption due to the reduction in the resin volume fraction in the composite. (nist.gov)
  • Groundwaters emitted from the Lewis Shale springs are Na-HCO3-type waters with lower 87Sr/86Sr, reflecting sulfate reduction and more extensive water-rock interaction. (usgs.gov)
  • By 2030, he also committed to a 45% reduction in the carbon intensity of the economy. (frankwater.com)
  • To achieve this, accelerating the development of our low carbon circular packaging and equipment portfolio and working to help customers realise their emission reduction targets is a priority. (tetrapak.com)
  • Through this holistic approach to sustainability, we aim to help our customers benefit both from low-carbon equipment and packaging, a reduction in operational costs as well as an enhanced brand image - that is increasingly proving attractive to sustainability-savvy consumers. (tetrapak.com)
  • He also gives examples of how Anglian Water has achieved significant carbon reduction savings in the field through optimising the control of pumping systems. (worldpumps.com)
  • A desktop study was undertaken to evaluate the efficiency and energy reduction opportunities at an intake raw water pumping station. (worldpumps.com)
Filters7
  • Our FI-CAB20-BB filters are radial flow carbon cartridges uniquely designed for the whole house and other high flow applications. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • Water treatment was performed using the Jar test with filters on a lab scale, employing nonchlorinated artesian well water prepared with aquatic humic substances to yield 20HU true color, kaolin turbidity of 70 NTU and 1mgL(-1) DCF. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • 5" x 2.5" Carbon Water Filters ON SALE! (allfilters.com)
  • Filters water throughout your home, protecting your plumbing and appliances for up to six months. (rvupgradestore.com)
  • Hydronix CB6 series carbon block filters provide an excellent cost-to-performance value. (isopurewater.com)
  • Many but not all available home water filters remove Cryptosporidium . (cdc.gov)
  • Filters collect germs from water, so someone who is not immunocompromised should change the filter cartridges. (cdc.gov)
Dioxide emissions4
  • Both on the campaign trail and in the White House, Trump vowed to rescind the Clean Power Plan, which aimed to cut carbon-dioxide emissions from electricity 32 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Environmentalists who support the measure have vowed to fight such a move -- and use new lawsuits to prod the EPA to regulate carbon dioxide emissions. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Definitions: CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita): Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. (frankwater.com)
  • CO2 intensity (kg per kg of oil equivalent energy use): Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source. (frankwater.com)
Monoxide detector1
Inorganic4
  • One of the most prevalent corrosive environments in the crude oil and gas industry is oil-well formation water, which occurs naturally in oil fields and contain a variety of dissolved inorganic and organic chemicals, dissolved salts, and dissolved gases 6 , 7 . (nature.com)
  • Isotopes of dissolved inorganic carbon and strontium, along with water quality data, were used to characterize the CBNG reservoirs and hydrogeologic systems of Wyoming's Atlantic Rim. (usgs.gov)
  • This study combines measurements of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total alkalinity (TA), pH, earth observation (EO), and ocean model products with deep learning to provide a good step forward in detecting changes in the ocean carbonate system parameters at a high spatial and temporal resolution in the North Atlantic region (Long. (mdpi.com)
  • 50%. Ocean biogeochemists and microbiologists can get more out of their data estimating the impact of water mass mixing on the variability of any chemical (e.g. inorganic nutrients and dissolved organic carbon) or biological (e.g. prokaryotic heterotrophic abundance and production) property. (us-ocb.org)
Abstract1
  • To abstract water from groundwater sources, high power electric motor pumps are required. (frankwater.com)
Fines2
Adsorption3
  • The adsorption of these compounds on the surface of carbon steel followed Langmuir isotherm. (nature.com)
  • They are specifically designed to provide maximum contact time between the water and carbon media to ensure maximum adsorption. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • Carbon electrodes naturally do not have preferential adsorption to either cation or anions. (sense.nl)
Litres of water2
  • Adding a Tetra Pak® Water Filtering Station to Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper helps recover 5500 litres of water per filling machine running hour (up to 95%), while contributing to lower water consumption 1 . (tetrapak.com)
  • The water industry is an energy intensive industry, with energy required to move and treat billions of litres of water per day, with each person in the UK consuming on average 142 litres 1 per day. (worldpumps.com)
Desalination2
  • This article provides an overview of low-carbon opportunities across the water asset lifecycle, with a focus on industrial desalination (e.g., for green hydrogen production), based on our experience working with clients globally. (iahr.org)
  • Desalination is a significant contributor to global GHG emissions, which is expected to increase unless low-carbon solutions are incorporated. (iahr.org)
Microorganisms3
  • This study demonstrates that high concentrations of CO 2 in subsurface reservoirs apparently have not imparted a distinct geochemical or microbiological signature on the associated formation waters and that the microorganisms in these reservoirs are metabolically diverse and could adapt to geochemical changes in the subsurface. (usgs.gov)
  • The Clear2O Advanced Premium Carbon Universal Filter Replacement removes undesirable particles, chemicals, and microorganisms from the water by means of oxidized aluminum nanofibers on a glass fiber substrate. (rvupgradestore.com)
  • Synergistic regulation of EOCs and microorganisms is important for tap water security . (bvsalud.org)
Sequestration5
Odors2
Conventional drinking water1
Heater2
  • Place an additional detector near any major gas-burning appliances (such as a furnace or water heater). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Water heater samples were collected on 3 occasions over a 10-month period. (cdc.gov)
Poison the people and animals1
  • When power outages occur after severe weather (such as ice storms), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. (cdc.gov)
Housings2
  • These carbon filter cartridges fit in our whole house 20" standard housings. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • SP-EPM-20BB is a high quality replacement carbon filter that fits any standard filter housings that use 20" x 4.5" filter cartridges. (allfilters.com)
Reduces3
  • The water "wires" increase the water flux, since their ordering reduces the amount molecules can run into each other due to Brownian motion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Based on measurements of forest carbon storage in Panama, a new study led by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) reduces the uncertainty of mathematical models predicting carbon dioxide release resulting from deforestation scenarios and highlights the amazing capacity of young, regenerating or secondary forests to pull this greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. (thepanamanews.com)
  • This reduces the environmental impact and makes water recycling easier. (tetrapak.com)
Electrode1
  • Traditionally, CDI uses a cell design with one porous carbon electrode that adsorbs and releases the cations (cathode), and another electrode that adsorbs and releases the anions (anode). (sense.nl)
Hydrocarbons1
Levels of carbon3
  • On Wednesday, NASA said that the fragment from the Bennu asteroid contained high levels of carbon and water. (krtv.com)
  • Children exposed to the same levels of carbon disulfide as adults may receive larger doses because they have relatively greater lung surface area: body weight ratios and higher minute volume: weight ratios. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, they may be exposed to higher levels than adults in the same location because of their short stature and the higher levels of carbon disulfide found nearer to the ground. (cdc.gov)
Removal3
  • CDI is an electrochemical method for ion removal based on electrodes that adsorb ions from water to produce fresh water and later release them as brine. (sense.nl)
  • Tetra Pak's new UHT 2.0 portfolio with OneStep technology and Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper reduce water and steam consumption, creating less wastewater and therefore also lowering the cost of its removal for Dairy manufacturers. (tetrapak.com)
  • The fate of carbon fixed by new primary production-whether removed to the deep ocean as sinking particles or retained in surface waters requires critical assessment because of the very different timescales of C removal that each process entails. (soton.ac.uk)
Vapor3
  • At 73 atm and 31 °C, both liquid and vapor phases of carbon dioxide will coalesce into a single-phase supercritical fluid. (jove.com)
  • Persons exposed only to carbon disulfide vapor pose no risk of secondary contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • Persons whose skin or clothing is contaminated with liquid carbon disulfide can secondarily contaminate rescuers by direct contact or through off-gassing of vapor. (cdc.gov)
Odor3
Exposure to carbon4
Consumption6
  • During the reporting period, PGI reduced its total water consumption by 12.7 percent, or 20 percent per volume of output, primarily by switching to more efficient manufacturing processes. (environmentalleader.com)
  • The report measured sustainability by weighing factors such as water usage and solar energy consumption, then created a sustainabi. (environmentalleader.com)
  • So, how can the water industry capture carbon and reduce energy consumption? (stantec.com)
  • The water sector, which is responsible for the supply, treatment, and disposal of water, accounts for about 4% of global energy consumption. (stantec.com)
  • Can the water industry reduce their energy consumption and capture carbon? (stantec.com)
  • They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. (frankwater.com)
20306
  • For example, if Panama permits the clearing of up to 25,000 ha of mature forest for mining in the Donoso and La Pintada districts of Colon and Coclé as has been reported in the press, emissions could amount to over 11 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent of over 40% of the potential carbon gains under the Recent Trends scenario by 2030. (thepanamanews.com)
  • Prime Minister Modi has committed to "have 50% of India's power generated by renewable energy by 2030, increase its non-fossil energy capacity to 500GW by 2030 and reduce its projected carbon emissions by 1bn tonnes between now and 2030. (frankwater.com)
  • With water companies setting the bar for other infrastructure, utility and energy-intensive industries by aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, Andy O'Rourke, senior consultant at BGEN, explains the role control optimisation projects can have in helping the industry meet this ambitious target. (worldpumps.com)
  • In November 2020, UK water companies unveiled a ground-breaking plan to deliver a net carbon zero water supply for customers by 2030 in the world's first sector-wide commitment of its kind 1 . (worldpumps.com)
  • To meet the 2030 target, water companies are examining every facet of their operation to identify emission savings. (worldpumps.com)
  • Anglian Water, keen to look at how it could reduce its pump-related emissions across its operations, contacted BGEN to assist in meeting its 2030 target. (worldpumps.com)
Contaminant5
  • The EWG Health Guideline of 0.1 ppb for carbon tetrachloride was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. (ewg.org)
  • Mechanical properties can be enhanced by the inclusion of CNF into polyester-GF composites, but limited information concerning water uptake and contaminant release properties, especially under non-static conditions is available. (nist.gov)
  • Composite mass and water quality were monitored for organic contaminant release. (nist.gov)
  • There was a statistically significant correlation between the total mass of organic contaminant released and the amount of water sorbed by each composite (r2 = 0.91). (nist.gov)
  • The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for CCl 4 in drinking water is 5 ppb [EPA 2008]. (cdc.gov)
20503
  • They found that under current deforestation trends, or fairly little deforestation, central Panama could still store about 15 percent of the national carbon goals by 2050. (thepanamanews.com)
  • In contrast, at an accelerated deforestation rate, one where deforestation reverts to levels leading up to the millennium, central Panama would lose almost half of its forests and up to 25% of its carbon baseline by 2050. (thepanamanews.com)
  • Water UK has estimated this could save ten million tonnes of greenhouse gas by reaching net zero two decades ahead of the UK Government's legally binding target of 2050. (worldpumps.com)
Gaseous3
Softener1
  • Rated 5 out of 5 by Carie from This filter keeps the calcium at bay I am very satisifed with the Whole House Filter I have it paired with the Futura 10 Salt-Free Anti-Scale Water softener, I love them both keeps the calcium at bay and no white water spots anywhere. (freedrinkingwater.com)
Contain carbon1
Particles2
  • These membranes can also filter out particles that are too small for conventional systems which can lead to better water purification techniques and less waste. (wikipedia.org)
  • We calculate that carbon removed from the surface layer by degassing and sinking organic particles accounted for 41% and 53%, respectively, of the total C depletion during boreal autumn, 1992. (soton.ac.uk)
Electricity1
  • This solves two problems - it enables access to pumped water in areas that are off-grid or do have no access to electricity, and solar power offers a renewable and relatively speaking, more sustainable source of energy. (frankwater.com)
Metric1
  • Other directives the Trump administration is expected to issue in coming weeks include one to suspend the government's use of a metric known as the "social cost of carbon" until it can be reviewed and recalculated. (chicagotribune.com)
Aquatic2
  • The increase of precipitations and temperatures attendant to climate and land cover changes in tropical regions can reduce the soil carbon storage through the export of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from lands into aquatic ecosystems especially in high altitude ecosystems. (lu.se)
  • The resulting DOC increase in aquatic ecosystems will potentially affect the water quality and therefore their functioning. (lu.se)
Purification1
  • This finding has major implications for e.g. planning constructed wetlands for water purification or element retention especially in areas with high evapotranspiration. (lu.se)
Gallons3
  • The 20" model can treat over 100,000 gallons of water. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • Hospital water use is also gradually declining, currently averaging about 49 gallons per square foot per year (compared with nearly 70 gallons/sq ft/year a decade ago). (csemag.com)
  • After one day of use, generating about 40 gallons of water, I am seeing what looks like rust spots on my carbon block. (nano-reef.com)
Naturally1
  • PFAS are known as "forever chemicals" because they contain a carbon-fluorine bond, which does not break naturally. (medscape.com)
Surface waters3
  • Crypto, a microscopic parasite present in almost all surface waters, is highly resistant to traditional treatment methods such as chlorination. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Here we evaluate the transformations of carbon and nitrogen compounds in the surface waters of the South Equatorial Current of the Pacific Ocean. (soton.ac.uk)
  • Hansell, Dennis A. , Bates, Nicholas R. and Carlson, Craig A. (1997) Predominance of vertical loss of carbon from surface waters of the equatorial Pacific Ocean. (soton.ac.uk)
Filter6
  • The construction of the cartridge allows water to enter at one end and pass through the entire length of the carbon bed before exiting the other end of the filter, while an internal expansion pad minimizes channeling or bypass. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • The American Plumber W5CIP is made by Pentek (Pentair Inc.) and is the same filter as the Pentek C-1 water filter. (waterfilters.net)
  • I use a smaller carbon filter to follow. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • Rated 5 out of 5 by Panama from Great tasting water Great filter, easy install, replacement. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • The housing for the carbon filter is 20 inches high. (needs.com)
  • NASA derived high flow, nano-engineered membrane allows water to move through faster with high filter rates. (rvupgradestore.com)
Biodiversity1
  • A new study has mapped out the regions where conservation actions can maximize the protection of biodiversity, carbon stocks, and water, while a separate study has identified regions of the world where land animals are most at threat. (nationofchange.org)
Global carbon1
  • Among the top-ranked 10% areas for global carbon storage are Eastern Canada, the Congo Basin, and Papua New Guinea. (nationofchange.org)
Reduce carbon1
Include carbon1
Pathways1
  • Issues focussed on sustainable low carbon equitable development pathways in India were discussed by Dr D Raghunandan, Director, Delhi Science Forum and All India Peoples Science Network at a talk jointly organised by the Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development (CECCSD), Impact and Policy Research Institute, India Water Portal and Department of Energy and Environment, TERI School of Advanced Studies. (indiawaterportal.org)
Total carbon1
  • Managing just the top 10% of the highest importance areas mapped in the study could achieve conservation targets for 42.5% of all species considered, as well as conserve 26% of total carbon and 22.1% of potential clean water around the globe, the authors say. (nationofchange.org)
Molecules3
  • The water molecules are driven through the pores by a pressure difference created by a pump. (wikipedia.org)
  • This polarizability allows for van der Waals forces between the water and the membrane walls, attracting the water molecules into the CNT. (wikipedia.org)
  • Transport of water molecules through a capillary can often be quantified using the Hagen-Poiseuille equation for continuum flow. (wikipedia.org)
Ingredient2
  • Carbon tetrachloride, a volatile carcinogenic solvent, has been used in industrial chemical production and as a dry cleaning ingredient. (ewg.org)
  • Carbon tetrachloride is no longer permitted in products intended for home use in the U.S. In the past, it was widely used as a dry cleaning ingredient, fire extinguishing chemical, pesticide and chemical intermediate for manufacturing refrigerants. (ewg.org)
High9
  • Water shortages have become an increasingly pressing concern recently and with recent predictions of a high probability of the current drought turning into a megadrought occurring in the western United States, technologies involving water treatment and processing need to improve. (wikipedia.org)
  • The company says water used in manufacturing processes for nonwoven materials does not result in a high volume of recycled water for reuse. (environmentalleader.com)
  • However, 40 percent of banks have not developed any exclusion or restriction policies for high-carbon sectors and financing for fossil fuels continues to increase each year, totaling $1.9 trillion from 2016-2018. (greenbiz.com)
  • Rated 5 out of 5 by Peacelily72 from My Review for Whole House High Flow Radial-Flow G We enjoy having filtered water. (freedrinkingwater.com)
  • To achieve this at the scale that's required for a country as large as India, this demands high levels of both water and energy. (frankwater.com)
  • Up to a fifth of Tetra Pak's customers are based in high or extremely high-risk water areas and the company is prioritising action to address this. (tetrapak.com)
  • But the effect of the water mass mixing is usually very high, so in order to study the biogeochemical processes, it is necessary to remove that effect. (us-ocb.org)
  • Our study aims assessing and predicting the effect of climate and land cover changes on total organic carbon (TOC) and DOC in high altitude agricultural dominated lands and DOC export into rivers at watershed scale. (lu.se)
  • High annual element input is rather attributed to discharge than to the concentration within the water, which is generally extremely low. (lu.se)
Implications1
  • We focus on reducing carbon but neglect the issue of equity, particularly on access to energy which is crucial as in the long term there can be no environmental justice without social justice," says Dr Raghunandan looking at policy implications for low carbon growth in India. (indiawaterportal.org)
Occur3
Groundwater2
  • Carbon tetrachloride does not break down easily and can remain in groundwater for years. (ewg.org)
  • Muddy Creek and Mesaverde Group spring samples are Ca-Mg-SO4-type water with higher 87Sr/86Sr, reflecting relatively young groundwater recharged from precipitation in the Sierra Madre. (usgs.gov)
Processes2
  • In comparison to conventional cleaning processes and electrodes, they offer a considerably broader range of applications, are very corrosion resistant and make additional chemicals for water treatment unnecessary. (schunk-group.com)
  • The variation of any non-conservative property (such as dissolved organic carbon or nutrients) in the deep open ocean depends on the mixing of those water masses and on the biogeochemical processes affecting it (such as heterotrophic respiration). (us-ocb.org)
Membrane1
NASA2
  • The OSIRIS-REx sample is the biggest carbon-rich asteroid sample ever delivered to Earth and will help scientists investigate the origins of life on our own planet for generations to come," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. (krtv.com)
  • Funding for the Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry Project Office is provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (us-ocb.org)
Potable1
Exposures2
  • Water changes were conducted every three days to simulate regeneration of water chemistry which is similar to exposures in flowing systems. (nist.gov)
  • Several volatile aromatic resin solvents and stabilizer compounds were detected in composite contact waters during Day 3 and Day 30 exposures. (nist.gov)