ZJU scientists develop approach to transforming polyurethane forms into high-value 3D printing resins
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2023-11-13
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In a world where used seats, mattresses, and insulated boxes are often discarded, the question arises: where will they eventually end up? Will they contribute to the growing problem of garbage disposal or find a way to be efficiently recycled? Polyurethane foams, a material widely used in many aspects of our lives, have long posed a challenge when it comes to their destination after being discarded.In response to this long-standing challenge, Professor XIE Tao’s team from the College of Chemica...
Student E Volunteer Association: Making technology accessible and sustainable
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2023-11-13
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For nearly 40 years, the Student E Volunteer Association of Zhejiang University has been providing free repair services for ZJUers. Over the past year, the association has repaired a total of 1,764 devices, boasting a success rate of over 90%. This number continues to grow each year, highlighting their impact and dedication to sustainable technology. A unique team on campus The repair site of the Student E Volunteer Association is in Room 204 of No.3 East Teaching Building on Zijingang Camp...
'Recycling Right' Action
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To minimize waste across the campus and raise the awareness of turning waste into treasure, a helpful handbook of guidance on waste management is distributed among all the ZJUers. Where did the garbage go?Approaches for clearing municipal life garbage are mainly sanitary landfill, high-temperature composting and incineration, etc. However, with the population gathering, the garbage amount is increasing, and traditional treatment methods has brought many problems.Harmful gas “dioxin”...