Uranium-oxide-based catalysts for the destruction of volatile chloro-organic compounds
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Environment polluting hydrocarbons and chlorine-containing organic compounds are difficult to destroy safely and economically. Uranium-oxide-based catalysts break down a wide range of chloro-organic pollutants at low temperatures, leading to lower energy costs. These catalysts are resistant to deactivation by organochlorine compounds, unlike the industrial catalysts that are based on precious metals. The uranium-oxide catalysts also fail to result in the formation of toxic by-products such as dibenzofurans and dioxins.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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Urban myths of organic farming
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Issues are presented concerning the lack of scientific evidence surrounding the practice of organic farming. The regulations imposed on organic farmers by the Soil Association are discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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