Technical institutes
Scientists at Taiyuan University of Technology have been studying the effects of reduction temperature on the performance of Ni-SiO-CeO system DRM catalysts. Their research has revealed that the reduction temperature plays a crucial role in the distribution of nickel, interaction between nickel and cerium oxide, and oxygen vacancy concentration. The
Global warming
Scientists from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have created a high-resolution inventory of methane emissions from rice agriculture using Landsat satellite data. The research reveals that rice agriculture is a major source of atmospheric methane, with China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Thailand accounting for 78% of global total
Global warming
Sustainability researchers at Khon Kaen University have discovered that chitosan, a bioactive compound derived from chitin, enhances rumen fermentation and improves feed conversion efficiency in ruminant animals, such as cows and sheep. According to the study, chitosan can reduce methane emissions by up to 42% and enhance immune function, reduce
Global warming
Research conducted at Chungnam National University investigated the effects of increasing dietary crude protein (CP) concentrations on growth performance, rumen characteristics, blood metabolites, and methane emissions in finishing Hanwoo steers. The 12-week study involved 24 Hanwoo steers, with each animal assigned to one of four dietary treatments with different CP
Global warming
Research published in the Journal of Dairy Science explores the potential of using genomic selection to reduce methane emissions in ruminants. The study, conducted by investigators at AgResearch, found that breeding for low-methane ruminants may change the rumen microbial and milk composition, providing proxy measures of methane for use in
Global warming
Researchers from the University of Georgia have discovered a significant correlation between rice yield and methane emissions, contrary to previous assumptions. Using machine learning techniques, the team analyzed data from 2008 to 2022 across 67 counties in six major rice-producing states, revealing that higher yields correlate with lower methane emissions.
