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XG Sciences and Oak Ridge National Laboratory launch joint-development program for advanced titanium/graphene composite materials

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Titanium is an important structural material for a variety of industrial, commercial, and military applications due to its light weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance; however, utilization of titanium in many applications is limited due to its low thermal conductivity. and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Earlier post.).

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DaniMer Scientific and Myriant form strategic alliance; bio-succinic acid for production of bio-based polymers

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Working collaboratively with Myriant, DaniMer has successfully demonstrated production of numerous bio-succinic-acid-containing materials at its Bainbridge, Georgia product development center. Myriant utilizes its technology platform to develop renewable chemicals utilizing low-cost sugars.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Georgia Power. Duke Energy. TECO Energy.

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