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Source: PRO-BIP 2009. —PRO-BIP 2009. The bio-based plastics investigated in the study include starch plastic, cellulose polymers and plastics, PLA (polylactic acid), PTT (polytrimethylene terephthalate), PA (polyamides), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates), PE (polyethylene), PVC (polyvinylchloride), and other polyesters (e.g.

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MAY 23, 2011

Lignin, a plant polymer that holds together the fibers in wood, physically hinders the breakdown of these fibers into glucose – the basis of ethanol production. To make the conversion of wood into bio-ethanol more efficient, scientists from VIB selected trees with a reduced production of lignin.

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JULY 8, 2011

The funds will be used to start the industrialization of the company’s process to convert renewable resources into isobutene, a gas which can be converted into liquid fuels and various polymers. million) in 2009 to support an earlier development phase of the isobutene process.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

a synthetic biology company focused on developing renewable hydrocarbon biofuels ( earlier post ), are partnering to explore potential business opportunities for the conversion of sugarcane into renewable jet fuel. The University of Queensland, Australia (UQ) and US-based Amyris Biotechnologies Inc., Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

CTV is developing proprietary technology and catalysts for the conversion of lignin into hydrocarbon components for transportation fuels. Chevron has filed applications for two patents on processes to convert lignin to a hydrocarbon feedstock via hydroprocessing; both applications were published on 3 September 2009.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Using the faster computer simulations, they can track the conversion of wood all the way to the chemical vapor products. By creating reaction models of wood conversion, the scientists can design biomass reactors to optimize the specific reactions that are ideal for production of biofuels. Credit: Paul Dauenhauer. Mettler, Samir H.

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AUGUST 7, 2009

With the initiation of the EFRCs in April 2008, the Department of Energy (DOE) budgeted approximately $100 million for multiple EFRC awards starting in FY 2009. Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio). $20. Solar Energy Conversion in Complex Materials (SECCM). Purdue University. Cornell University.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Among the challenges to more cost-effective production of biofuels from cellulosic biomass is to find effective means to work around the polymer lignin, the scaffolding that endows the plant’s architecture with rigidity and protection from pests. Randy Berka, senior author and Director of Integrative Biology, at Novozymes, Inc. 0809575106

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MAY 7, 2009

FY 2010 Budget requests are in green, the FY 2009 additional appropriation (Recovery Act funding) is in red. decrease against the FY 2009 Appropriation of $33.7 above the FY 2009 appropriation. The budget picture for the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Click to enlarge. The budget request represents a 21.8%

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AUGUST 21, 2009

The new catalyst could spur a return to commercial development of this type of process, which could result, among other applications, in the efficient conversion of stranded natural gas on site. The development is based on the recent discovery of a new class of high-performance polymer frameworks. Palkovits et al. SO 2 + ½O 2 ?

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MARCH 22, 2012

Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are being developed worldwide as clean energy conversion devices. This project is led by Steven Holdcroft, Simon Fraser University, in partnership with Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation, Ballard Power Systems, Hyteon Inc., GM Canada, and Hydrogenics.

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APRIL 16, 2009

A variety of technologies will be developed and deployed, including polymer electrolyte, solid oxide and direct-methanol fuel cells. Success at this service center will lead to further fleet conversions at some or all of FedEx’s other 470 service centers. Projects awarded funding are: FedEx Freight East (Harrison, AR).

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CRI is presenting at the 4 th Conference on CO 2 as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers , being held at the end of September in Essen, Germany. From 2009, led by the Ministry of Industry and Information, the pilot work of methanol gasoline implement is Shanxi province started. Methanol in China.

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The gribble ( Limnoria quadripunctata ), a marine wood-borer with efficient gut enzymes for breaking down woody material, is the focus of one of the research hubs in the UK’s Bioenergy Center, established in 2009. —Kern et al. These are then fermented to produce liquid biofuels.

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These new GaN power devices will enable the next generation of low-cost, fast, small, and reliable power electronics, which are key for efficient power conversion in data centers, solar farms, power grids, and electric vehicles. 3D-Printed Ceramic Thermocatalytic CO 2 Reactor with High Carbon Conversion and Energy Efficiencies - $3,100,104.

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MAY 10, 2009

per cent decrease against the FY 2009 Appropriation of $33.7billion for DOE. There will also be increases in combustion and emissions control (up $12.2m) and solid state energy conversion (up $4.2m) as well as propulsion materials technology (increasing by $2.9m). It requests a 21.8

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A) SEM image of the CNT membrane surface, showing CNT tips emerging from the polymer. It consists of a carbon nanotube fixed within a flexible polymer sheet and aligned so that both of its ends are open. Dr. Freeman’s research is in polymer science and engineering specifically in mass transport of small molecules in solid polymers.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. Conversely, high coating thicknesses for the electrodes produce a high energy density. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. The Audi Q5 HFC (Hybrid Fuel Cell) followed in 2009.

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Conversion efficiency is now the key. The new Hybrid Energy Recovery System (ERS), which incorporates electric motors capable of recovering both kinetic and waste heat energy, presented a ten-fold greater challenge than its predecessor, KERS, introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 2009. The F1 W05. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 9, 2009

A spokesman said the 20-year-old company has delivered more than 1,000 trucks, trams and shuttles, mostly battery-electric models although it also sells hybrid-electric versions and does conventional-to-electric or hybrid conversions for customers. Posted by John O’Dell March 6, 2009, 4:01 AM.

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APRIL 21, 2009

April 17, 2009 11:38 am Link Goodbye GM. April 17, 2009 12:22 pm Link I don’t see how the Telsa Sedan would be an advantage. April 17, 2009 12:34 pm Link Perhaps they should turbo charge the Volt or Telsa to run more like this electric powered Datsun drag racer: [link] American’s love a hot rod. — Goodbye 2.

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In July, the DOE announced that ARPA-E had received approximately 3,500 submissions for the approximately $150 million available as part of the first Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000065) released 27 April 2009. Towards Scale Solar Conversion of CO 2 and Water Vapor to Hydrocarbon Fuels. Earlier post.)

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For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer.

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