Sun.Apr 25, 2021

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Graphene beam splitter gives electron quantum optics a boost

Physics World

A graphene-based “beam splitter” for electronic currents has been built by researchers in France, South Korea, and Japan. Created by Preden Roulleau at the University of Paris and colleagues, the tuneable device’s operation is directly comparable that of an optical interferometer. The technology could soon enable allow electron interferometry to be used in nanotechnology and quantum computing.

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UPDATE: Ohio Waives Clean Water Act 401 Certification for 16 Nationwide Permits

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently determined that Ohio waived its right to issue a water quality certification (WQC) under section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) for the 16 new Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that went into effect on March 15, 2021. Ohio’s 401 WQC waiver means that an applicant seeking to obtain one of the 16 new NWPs for a particular project does not need to obtain a 401 WQC certification from Ohio EPA before submitting the NWP application to the Army Corps.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

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The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. There were no balloons dropped from the balconies at sine die, ostensibly because of Covid-19 social distancing there were no high school pages to drop celebratory balloons from the balconies, but it is worthy of note that this year the legislature passed House Bill 391 making illegal intentionally releasing balloons (see below)?

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China’s Beijing Graphene Institute looks to accelerate the ‘graphene era’

Physics World

Graphene pioneer: Zhongfan Liu is founding president of Beijing Graphene Institute. (Courtesy: Beijing Graphene Institute). What is the role of the Beijing Graphene Institute (BGI) and why was it created? Officially opened in 2018, the BGI is committed to building a world-leading graphene R&D cluster and developing the worldwide graphene industry.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.