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How can the EU help cities face environmental challenges and become better places to live and work? That was the theme of the EU Green Week, held from 21st\u00a0to 25th\u00a0May 2018 in the member states. Bromine-based solutions can help with many of these challenges and create a more-sustainable, greener future.
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The EU Green Week 2018\u00a0is Europe’s biggest annual conference on\u00a0environmental policy. Participants come from government, industry, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the media.
\nThe event showcases policy developments on air quality, noise, nature and biodiversity, and waste and water management. It promotes participatory approaches to urban development, networking schemes, and tools for sharing best practices. EU Green Week engages local authorities and citizens, encouraging them to share their vision of a sustainable future.
\nIt\u2019s a fact that green cities do better. They are healthier, with clean air, green spaces, safe drinking water, and offer a great quality of life to the people who live there. Bromine and bromine technologies can help your city become a green city.
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As the supply of renewable energy grows,\u00a0energy storage\u00a0(capturing energy now, for use later) becomes more important. Today, only 4% of global power generation comes from\u00a0wind\u00a0and\u00a0solar energy. This share might grow to 20% or even 40% by 2060, because of ingenious energy-storage systems.
\nBromine-based technologies are a\u00a0highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy-storage solution. They make energy from renewable sources manageable. The technology minimizes energy loss, reduces energy use and costs, and secures supply. That\u2019s why it\u2019s the perfect mechanism for grid, facility, or back-up/stand-by storage.
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Read more about bromine and energy storage in our dedicated article.
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Water is a precious resource and sustainably managing it is one of today\u2019s greatest challenges. Microorganisms, algae and bacteria can cause serious threats to both human health and the environment as well as to the safety and effectiveness of industrial processes.
\nBromine-based products can disinfect water from harmful contaminants very effectively.\u00a0Bromine dissociates in water by forming hypobromous acid (HBrO). This has powerful disinfectant properties, owing to its ability to kill many pathogens. It\u2019s effective against tough waterborne viruses, such as poliovirus and rotaviruses, as well as a wide spectrum of bacteria.
\nMany essential industrial applications\u00a0use bromine to clean water: wastewater treatment, cooling water systems, brewery pasteurizers, pulp and paper-mill systems, and decorative fountains, pools and spas.
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Read more about bromine and water treatment in our dedicated article.
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Coal contains mercury, which is released into the air when the coal is burned. This release takes place in three forms: oxidized (Hg2+), particulate (Hgp), and elemental (Hg0).\u00a0Elemental mercury\u00a0is difficult to capture because it\u2019s gaseous at combustion temperatures.
\nHere is where bromine comes to the rescue.\u00a0Bromine-based compounds\u00a0are versatile and can be added\u00a0at different stages of the\u00a0combustion process.\u00a0Bromine additives then convert elemental mercury into its\u00a0oxidized form, which can be\u00a0captured\u00a0more easily by emission-control equipment.
\n\u00a0Once captured, the oxidized\u00a0mercury is\u00a0carefully handled. The method depends on the abatement technology used as well as on the type of installation. Mercury emissions can be reduced by up to 90%\u00a0using this cost-effective method.
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Read more about bromine and mercury emissions reduction in our dedicated article.
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Bromobutyl rubber\u00a0was developed in the 1940s. It\u2019s derived from combining butyl rubber with bromine, which adds considerable value to the product. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, butyl rubber is very strong, has low permeability, and is highly shock-, weather- and age-resistant.
\nOther advantages of bromobutyl rubber include stability at high temperatures, rejuvenating capabilities, stronger resistance, increased adhesion to other rubbers and metals, and improved ozone and environmental resistance.
\nYou\u2019ll find bromobutyl rubber in the inner lining of contemporary radial tyres. This inner lining holds the tyres\u2019 air. Benefits include the tyre\u2019s ability to self-seal\u00a0small puncture holes and improve its air-retention\u00a0performance and therefore its durability.
\nThe product lifecycle of the tyre is longer and avoiding tyre failure keeps motorists safer. An increase in a tyre\u2019s longevity, requiring fewer tyre replacements, also has an overall positive impact on the environment.
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What are your thoughts on bromine\u2019s contribution to a greener future?
\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\u00a0
SOURCES
\nhttps://www.eugreenweek.eu/
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rqijASlYd8
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The post EU Green Week: bromine based technologies contribute to a greener future appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "How can the EU help cities face environmental challenges and become better places to live and work? That was the theme of the EU Green Week, held from 21st\u00a0to 25th\u00a0May 2018 in the member states. Bromine-based solutions can help with many of these challenges and create a more-sustainable, greener future.\n \nEurope’s biggest green-policy conference\nThe EU Green Week 2018\u00a0is Europe’s biggest annual conference on\u00a0environmental policy. Participants come from government, industry, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the media.\nThe event showcases policy developments on air quality, noise, nature and biodiversity, and waste and water management. It promotes participatory approaches to urban development, networking schemes, and tools for sharing best practices. EU Green Week engages local authorities and citizens, encouraging them to share their vision of a sustainable future.\nIt\u2019s a fact that green cities do better. They are healthier, with clean air, green spaces, safe drinking water, and offer a great quality of life to the people who live there. Bromine and bromine technologies can help your city become a green city.\n\n \nCapturing energy\nAs the supply of renewable energy grows,\u00a0energy storage\u00a0(capturing energy now, for use later) becomes more important. Today, only 4% of global power generation comes from\u00a0wind\u00a0and\u00a0solar energy. This share might grow to 20% or even 40% by 2060, because of ingenious energy-storage systems.\nBromine-based technologies are a\u00a0highly efficient and cost-effective electro-chemical energy-storage solution. They make energy from renewable sources manageable. The technology minimizes energy loss, reduces energy use and costs, and secures supply. That\u2019s why it\u2019s the perfect mechanism for grid, facility, or back-up/stand-by storage.\n\nRead more about bromine and energy storage in our dedicated article.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCleaning our water\nWater is a precious resource and sustainably managing it is one of today\u2019s greatest challenges. Microorganisms, algae and bacteria can cause serious threats to both human health and the environment as well as to the safety and effectiveness of industrial processes.\nBromine-based products can disinfect water from harmful contaminants very effectively.\u00a0Bromine dissociates in water by forming hypobromous acid (HBrO). This has powerful disinfectant properties, owing to its ability to kill many pathogens. It\u2019s effective against tough waterborne viruses, such as poliovirus and rotaviruses, as well as a wide spectrum of bacteria.\nMany essential industrial applications\u00a0use bromine to clean water: wastewater treatment, cooling water systems, brewery pasteurizers, pulp and paper-mill systems, and decorative fountains, pools and spas.\nRead more about bromine and water treatment in our dedicated article.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nReducing mercury emissions by 30%\nCoal contains mercury, which is released into the air when the coal is burned. This release takes place in three forms: oxidized (Hg2+), particulate (Hgp), and elemental (Hg0).\u00a0Elemental mercury\u00a0is difficult to capture because it\u2019s gaseous at combustion temperatures.\nHere is where bromine comes to the rescue.\u00a0Bromine-based compounds\u00a0are versatile and can be added\u00a0at different stages of the\u00a0combustion process.\u00a0Bromine additives then convert elemental mercury into its\u00a0oxidized form, which can be\u00a0captured\u00a0more easily by emission-control equipment.\n\u00a0Once captured, the oxidized\u00a0mercury is\u00a0carefully handled. The method depends on the abatement technology used as well as on the type of installation. Mercury emissions can be reduced by up to 90%\u00a0using this cost-effective method.\nRead more about bromine and mercury emissions reduction in our dedicated article.\n \n \n \n \n \nKeeping safe on the road\nBromobutyl rubber\u00a0was developed in the 1940s. It\u2019s derived from combining butyl rubber with bromine, which adds considerable value to the product. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, butyl rubber is very strong, has low permeability, and is highly shock-, weather- and age-resistant.\nOther advantages of bromobutyl rubber include stability at high temperatures, rejuvenating capabilities, stronger resistance, increased adhesion to other rubbers and metals, and improved ozone and environmental resistance.\nYou\u2019ll find bromobutyl rubber in the inner lining of contemporary radial tyres. This inner lining holds the tyres\u2019 air. Benefits include the tyre\u2019s ability to self-seal\u00a0small puncture holes and improve its air-retention\u00a0performance and therefore its durability.\nThe product lifecycle of the tyre is longer and avoiding tyre failure keeps motorists safer. An increase in a tyre\u2019s longevity, requiring fewer tyre replacements, also has an overall positive impact on the environment.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat are your thoughts on bromine\u2019s contribution to a greener future?\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\u00a0\nSOURCES\nhttps://www.eugreenweek.eu/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rqijASlYd8\n \nThe post EU Green Week: bromine based technologies contribute to a greener future appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-06-08T11:57:58+00:00", "date_modified": "2018-06-11T08:28:31+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BSEF_Newsletter_Q2_2018_Topic1_Blog_Header.png", "tags": [ "bromine", "bsef", "Energy storage", "EU Green Week", "mercury emissions reduction", "safer tyres", "water treatment", "Fire retardancy", "General news", "Mercury emission reduction" ] } ] }