Nanotech’s potential to turn seawater into drinking water by Rani Jarkas

Researchers at the University of Manchester in the UK found out laminated nanostructures might be ideal for water filtration and desalination applications, which means it might be possible to turn seawater into drinking water by using a filter made from laminates of graphene oxide.

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According to the team of researchers led by Andre Geim – who is Regius Professor of Physics and Royal Society Research Professor at the Manchester Centre for Mesoscience and Nanotechnology and also the first to isolate graphene in 2004, the membranes could be ideal for removing valuable salts and molecules from contaminated larger molecules. Graphene is the thinnest material in the world, as well as one of the strongest and hardest. The material has many potential applications and is considered a superior alternative to silicon.

Dr Irina Grigorieva, a team member, says in a press release from Manchester University: “Our ultimate goal is to make a filter device that allows a glass of drinkable water to be made from seawater after a few minutes of hand pumping. We are not there yet but this is no longer science fiction.”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

RegionalStudiesCenter – As Outlined By Rani Jarkas, The Correct Answer Is The Analysis And Or Utilization Of Technology

RegionalStudiesCenter – As Outlined By Rani Jarkas, The Correct Answer Is The Analysis And Or Utilization Of Technology

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

2014 Africa Global Business Forum on the Global Investment Scene – By Rani Jarkas

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on October 1, 2014 attended at the Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, the opening session of the two-day long second Africa Global Business Forum (AGBF) 2014 brought together more than 700 government officials and business leaders from across Dubai, the Middle East and Africa, including African heads of state Macky Sall (Senegal), John Dramani Mahama (Ghana), Dr. Mulatu Teshome (Ethiopia) and Paul Kagame (Rwanda).

 

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The objective is to encourage internationalrevenue flows into Africa by engaging leading decision-makers on the global investment scene. A recent study by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has highlighted economic and investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa and the potential for it to become the region with the fastest growth.

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

BRIEFINGWIRE: China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

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BRIEFINGWIRE: China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

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BRIEFINGWIRE: China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

BRIEFINGWIRE: China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

China and the U.S Sending Encouraging Signs at UN Climate Summit 2014 – by Rani Jarkas

President Barack Obama said on September 23 at the Climate Summit which was hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the United States and China have a “special responsibility to lead” the global fight against climate change. As the two largest economies and biggest polluters, the nations should be doing more to curb greenhouse gas emissions and to help other countries adapt to climate change effects, the president said in an address to the United Nations General Assembly. Together, the U.S. and China account for roughly 45 percent of total carbon dioxide emissions.

[https://ranijarkas.wordpress.com – United States President Barack Obama, speaks at the UN Climate Summit 2014. UN Photo/Kim Haughton]

Obama said the U.S. would meet its voluntary target to cut greenhouse gases to 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. The White House also announced a series of initiatives to help vulnerable communities build resilience against climate effects. The announcement builds on an earlier plan to dole out $1 billion in federal aid to help U.S. states and cities to prepare ahead of time for climate impacts.

China, for its part, made its boldest policy statement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking after Obama at the summit, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, as the special envoy of President Xi Jinping, said “China is ready to work with the international community to actively tackle the grave challenge of climate change.”  He reiterated the country’s goal to cut carbon intensity by 40 to 45 percent by 2020 from the 2005 level. “We are committed to taking proactive steps to promote energy conservation, emissions reduction, low-carbon development and ecological progress.”

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Policy observers say the statements by Obama and Zhang are an encouraging sign. They “send a clear signal that both countries will work seriously to put in place climate solutions domestically and reach an ambitious international agreement in Paris next year,” Jennifer Morgan, who directs the climate and energy programs at the World Resources Institute, said in a statement.

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

中国立志成为纳米技术的全球领先者 – 拉尼.亚卡斯 (Rani Jarkas)

中国的经济在过去三十多年无论在速度上还是在规模上都经历了十分显著的快速转型。然而，中国却并不以先进的科技技术而著称。斯坦福大学的美国亚洲技术管理中心的创新创业方面的专家Richard Dasher博士曾经说过这样的话：“很多围绕亚太地区发展的创业活动都有很大的市场需求，可是那里的人却没有研发出更多先进的技术以确保更大的成功。”

 

可喜的是，中国依靠低技能的模式正在改变。由于中国对纳米技术研究的大量投资以及在纳米技术上公私合营的逐步强化，我估计在未来五到十年内，中国将在该行业的各方面具有极强的竞争力。自1999年以来，中国对纳米技术的投资已经在继美国之后，超越了其他任何国家。中国在纳米技术的研究和开发（R＆D）上的支出每年都上涨大约20％以上。

 

毫无疑问，想要成为纳米科学和纳米技术的全球领导者，一定少不了一场龙虎斗，而中国现大有争霸之势。当前的科技发展状况以及许多相应表征指标的变化都预示着，中国正在迅速远离低附加值的经济活动，在不久的将来，中国会在许多指标上超越其他国家，成为纳米科技领域里的超级大国。

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas