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Research and developments (R&D)

Overview

In the field of advancing technology, improvisation of current method in the treatment and control of pollutants in industrial areas, prevention of greater degree of pollution and proper management of waste in hand with economical cost. Also in mind the practice of sustainable development with the implementation of environmental technology to give a greater benefit to every individuals. By classifications, research and development is divided into:

Alternative Technologies

  • offering various possibilities to the current method in treatment and control of pollution
  • current alternatives in applications:
    • soil vapor extraction
    • bioventing
    • biopiles
    • land farming
    • low temperature thermal desorption
    • air sparging
    • biosparging
    • natural attenuation
    • in situ ground water bioremediation
    • dual-phase extraction
    • desalination of sea water
  • many scientists think that the next step of generating nuclear energy is by fission of atoms

Clean Technologies

  • renewable sources which can be used many times, involves minimal cost and also restricted use of hazardous materials in use, especially in the use of energy
  • current clean technologies available:
    • hydropower
    • solar energy
    • wind power
    • geothermal energy
    • biomass energy
    • tillage
    • vegetation
    • compost

Creative/Innovative Technologies

  • new class of invention which could lead to greater efficiency in prevention of pollutions, or current improvement to a more refine technology
  • current creative/innovative technologies are:
    • sorbents
    • air cleaning
    • in situ oxidation
    • in situ well aeration
    • solvent extraction
    • in situ flushing
    • solidification
    • soil washing
    • biological agents
    • dispersing agents
    • energy chips
    • cooling towers

By applications, the above mentioned technologies have been applied to control and overcome pollution problem. Please click below to learn more:

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