High GWP refrigerants could soon become scarce and their price is expected to increase due to factors such as limited stocks, international pressure and the gradual reduction of HFC quotas. According to experts at the AIRAH Refrigeration 2022 fair, such tangible reasons should motivate contractors to abandon R404A and similar refrigerants immediately.
Bioplastics which have not been correctly disposed of require a considerable length of time to decompose, comparable to that of other artificial polymers. This was recently confirmed by interdisciplinary research carried out by the Italian National Research Council in conjunction with the Institute for Physical and Chemical Processes (Cnr-Ipcf).
A new method of cooling electronic devices was recently announced, which, if it proves effective and easy to use, could lead to revolutionary change across several industrial sectors, including HVAC.
Although many aspects of 6G technology are still in a developmental phase, it has enormous potential. Specially designed, innovative new equipment and infrastructures will enable this project to guarantee adequate support for the mobile network of the future.
Renewable communities are urban centres based on environmental sustainability, where energy is produced from renewable sources and shared among all the inhabitants. This serves to reduce atmospheric emissions of harmful pollutants and protect citizens’ wellbeing.
The future of computational calculation is undoubtedly quantum computing; this new technology has been under development for almost twenty years and is (finally) approaching market launch. According to a recent report, this should happen no later than 2030 and so more and more companies are starting to take an interest in it.
Public key infrastructure, or PKI, is a new technology, designed to increase the remote access security of apps and other resources. Compared to traditional login methods using an ID and password or multi-factor identification (MFA), it is a lot less vulnerable and more difficult to breach.
In recent years, Italy has witnessed a tangible increase in renewable energy investment. The search for alternative sources has become more urgent due to both the global raw materials crisis and Italy’s genuine need to achieve energy independence.
The role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in guaranteeing the quality, security and performance of the net is becoming increasingly essential. These infrastructures have already been operating for some years and form a crucial part of the complex system which permits data exchange among different ISPs (Internet Service Providers).
The introduction of industrial IoT solutions (Internet of Things for businesses) is set to be the driving force behind the transition towards more sustainable production in the immediate future. That was the conclusion of a recent study entitled ‘Billions of better decisions: industrial transformation’s new imperative’, which involved a cross-section of international companies from different sectors.
The Digital Markets Act or DMA is a document put together by the European Union and currently still under review, which should come into force from October 2022. In brief, its main objective is to protect users and free up online competition, by offering an open but secure digital space.
Alternatives to gas have gradually become a necessity, especially in light of the current global energy crisis and its unavoidable, ongoing repercussions.
