Environment

This research service aims to document the current and upcoming strategies that are being adapted globally to address the effects of climate change in the residential and commercial sectors. The research scope focuses on the key application areas that require long-term attention to mitigate the consequences of the climate change crisis. The researc...

This research service aims to report on disaster response technologies for addressing basic human needs in the face of any disaster. The research scope focused on disaster response where the timeline is the first 1 to 2 weeks after the disaster strikes. Briefly, the research service provides the following: • An overview of disaster response globa...

Climate change is a topic that is on everyone's lips, particularly after the conclusion of the recent climate talks in Paris. To address climate change, first there has to be climate monitoring. However, monitoring climate change is not an easy process given the area to cover. This requires powerful sensing and communication infrastructure and also...

Water is necessary for many applications apart from sustaining life. Because it may not be available in sufficient quantity or at the quality required, some form of treatment may be necessary to meet the needs of an application. More stringent water quality specifications normally require more elaborate treatment methods. Challenges of availing cle...

Increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations have resulted in a global quest for solutions which would enable an immediate reduction in the concentration levels. The current study discusses the global scenario with respect to global warming and provides a technology overview of the different types of atmospheric CO2 removal technologies/ strategies wh...

Waterless innovations in various sectors have been creating waves of interest  especially in line with the increased importance to sustainability and environmental stewardship in recent times. It is of special significance considering the risks to which businesses are exposed in the face of water scarcity, hence underlining the necessity for water...

Hazardous waste management has become increasingly important due to the increasing amount of waste generated worldwide, which adversely impacts the environment and human health. Decreasing land availability for landfills, the need to reduce worker exposure and potential liability, and increased awareness on environmental safety have driven the deve...

This research service report presents an analysis of the current capability and expected future trends for produced water treatment technologies. Presently produced water is treated mainly to meet disposal standards. Current practices also include reinjection into deep wells. Conventional treatment methods such as distillation, membrane filtration...

This research service report presents analyses on the penetration of important or emerging portable water purification technologies. Based on these, a roadmap of the technologies until the year 2020 is projected.