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JUNE 24, 2010

In addition to Explorer, the Fusion, Fiesta, F-250/F-350 Super Duty, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ will get soy foam by the end of 2010. One day I hope to see the automotive world go totally compostable, removing the use of petroleum-based parts 100 percent —Debbie Mielewski, Ford polymer technical leader. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 10, 2012

2010) Click to enlarge. The new DBFC uses a polymer fiber membrane (PFM) rather than a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM); metal oxides, such as LaNiO 3 and MnO 2 as cathode catalysts; and CoO as the anode catalyst. Source: Ma et al. compared to classic DBFCs. Overall: BH 4 - + 2O 2 → BO 2 - + 2H 2 O. —Yang et al.

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JUNE 20, 2011

The company aims to transform the chemical industry through the cost-advantaged, smaller-footprint production of bio-based chemicals as direct replacements for major industrial chemicals that are currently petroleum-based in a trillion-dollar global market. Greener reaction conditions: Kraton Performance Polymers, LLC, Houston, Texas.

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JULY 11, 2011

The partnership combines Solvay’s leading position in specialty polymers and Avantium’s YXY technology for producing building blocks for green materials. Subsequently, Solvay Specialty Polymers will test these polyamides for engineering applications in areas such as automotive and electronic materials. billion in 2010).

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MAY 31, 2012

Proton OnSite began collaborating with the DOE in February 2010 on Phase I of the project. This would allow stations to pass these savings onto drivers of fuel cell vehicles through lower fuel costs. With this achievement, Proton OnSite will successfully end Phase II in August 2012.

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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. President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 $26.4 However, the FY 2010 budget complements the $38.7 The FY 2010 budget request is $2,318.6 Click to enlarge. The budget request represents a 21.8% billion for DOE.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

Example of micro fibers produced with 20 wt % AB (ammonia borane) in water as core solution, showing smooth (nonporous) and cylindrical (noncollapsed) fibers; from a 2010 paper by the scientific team. Cella’s current composite material uses ammonia borane (NH 3 BH 3 ) as the hydride and polystyrene as the polymer nano-scaffold.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

2010 global automotive materials market by revenue (top) and volume (bottom). Lightweight materials do decrease the overall weight and emissions, but also hike the costs considerably. High-performance Polymers (PA11, PA12, PA46, PPA, PPS, PEEK). Frost & Sullivan values the 2010 lightweight automotive metals market at $20,698.1

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JULY 21, 2011

Thermosets are polymer materials that irreversibly cure to a hard solid state through heating, a chemical reaction, or irradiation.). Thermosets are polymer materials that irreversibly cure to a hard solid state through heating, a chemical reaction, or irradiation.). Total project cost is €7.39 million (US$10.6 million).

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AUGUST 18, 2010

A new nylon family—DuPont Zytel PLUS—and new materials to enable laser welding techniques were the focus of two DuPont Automotive Performance Polymers talks presented recently at the SPE Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (AutoEPCON) at the Michigan State University (MSU) Management Education Center in Troy, Mich. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2010

liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 2010 Altima. 2010 Fusion. 2010 Lexus HS250h. Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. Volvo Cars is the only car manufacturer participating in the EU-funded project, which started in early 2010. Click to enlarge. Trunk lid being mounted on to the test vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Founded in October 2010, NOHMs Technologies has developed a battery that is based on lithium-sulfur chemistry. In April 2013, the company was awarded a $500,000 Phase II SBIR Award from the NSF to scale a novel low-cost manufacturing process for long-life sulfur cathode composite materials. Technology. Batteries'

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

This can only be achieved if competitive conditions for CO 2 -neutral transport are created for our customers in terms of costs and infrastructure. As of 2021, the eCitaro will come to the market with the next-generation battery and in the second half of 2020 with solid-state batteries (lithium-polymer batteries).

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JANUARY 18, 2014

As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy board charger must be offset by the cost savings in operational costs as seen by the customer. energy batteries.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2011

The final product is either a fine micro-fibrous polymer mat that resembles white tissue paper, or polymer micro-beads with a diameter of ~ 0.5 - 5µm, with the hydride material entrained in ~50 - 200nm pores within the polymer. Cella Energy received their award at a ceremony held at the Royal Society of Science in London.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

Like all plastics, the new material is a polymer—a large molecule comprising smaller, repeating units called monomers. The units are called omega-hydroxyfatty acids, and when strung together to form a polymer, they can produce a biologically friendly plastic. Gross (2010) Biosynthesis of Monomers for Plastics from Renewable Oils.

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

The competitively bid contract award is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% cost-share by NOHMs.

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MARCH 10, 2010

Through the introduction of organic catalysis to synthetic polymer chemistry, scientists have developed a broadly applicable technology with demonstrations in a diverse range of polymerization techniques and monomer types. Waymouth (2010) Organocatalysis: Opportunities and Challenges for Polymer Synthesis. Hedrick and Robert M.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

Gevo has a low capital cost retrofit strategy for ethanol plants to produce isobutanol for direct use; for use in the production of plastics, materials, rubber and other polymers; and for use in the production of hydrocarbon fuels. Isobutanol for the production of plastics, fibers, rubber and other polymers. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 1, 2010

At the 6 th annual FC EXPO 2010 opening in Tokyo on 3 March, ACAL is exhibiting a prototype of the fuel cell module in a booth jointly sponsored by Sumitomo. Conventional PEM fuel cells uses platinum catalysts on both anode and cathode side of the polymer membrane, resulting in higher cost. Sumitomo Corp.

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JULY 24, 2013

Toray, a global leader in organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry and biotechnology, has acquired a 20% ownership in PCC as part of its commitment to the global automotive market. —PCC President and CEO Jim Staargaard.

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APRIL 21, 2010

Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. The 2010 Ford Taurus is the eleventh Ford vehicle to feature bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks. liter V-6 2010 Ford Escape. Ford vehicles are now 85% recyclable by weight.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Strategic corporate shifts because of increased availability of low-cost natural gas. In the final RFS rule (2010), EPA assessed the lifecycle GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions of multiple renewable fuel pathways (defined as feedstock, fuel type, and fuel production process). EPA issues final rule on new advanced and cellulosic biofuels.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Both partners have been working on the development of the industrial fermentation and down-stream processing of bio-based succinic acid and will start production of commercial quality and volumes in the second quarter of 2010. Furthermore, low cost succinic acid has high potential as a platform chemical and its downstream products.

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APRIL 9, 2010

SK Energy uses a lithium manganese oxide cathode material, mixing in NMC material for stabilization; a surface-modified graphite on the anode; a gel polymer electrolyte; and a ceramic-coated proprietary SK separator featuring low shrinkage and high heat resistance. SK Energy Investor Presentation (April 2010). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 17, 2010

Cenovus anticipates achieving that growth at long term estimated average finding and development costs of approximately $8.00 Cenovus’s Greater Pelican Region also includes the current Pelican Lake polymer flood operation in the Wabiskaw formation and a potential future project in the Grosmont carbonate formation. per barrel.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

CT&T, founded in 2002 by former Hyundai Motor executive Young Gi Lee, currently produces two versions of its e-Zone EV, differentiated by battery pack: lead acid or Li-polymer. 10 kWh) Li-polymer battery. RAS system enables the manufacturer to create cost efficiencies and maintain lower prices, according to CT&T.

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MARCH 25, 2010

BioIsoprene product will serve as a renewable and cost-competitive alternative to isoprene. Ilana S Aldor, Anthony R Calabria, Joseph C McAuliffe (2010) BioIsoprene: Development of a bio-based process for production of isoprene from renewable resources (ACS239 Paper 349). Tags: Bio-polymers Biomass Tires.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2010

As a result, there is high interest in cost-effective pathways for the upgrading of bio-oils to more useful transportation fuel or commodity chemical components. The C 6 to C 8 aromatic hydrocarbons can be high-octane gasoline additives or feedstocks for the chemical and polymer industries. earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 16, 2012

Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Switching to biobased materials is a very complex process and is many times an optimal balance of the above considerations against the cost to manufacture. The 2010 Ford Flex’s third-row interior storage bins contained 20% wheat straw biofiller. General Motors.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

The Argonne license will allow GM to continue to work on next-generation battery systems to reduce cost and improve performance. LGCMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, will manufacture Li-ion polymer battery cells for the Chevy Volt at a Recovery Act-funded $303-million production facility under construction in Holland, Mich.

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APRIL 30, 2010

SABIC Innovative Plastics used Chinaplas 2010 in Shanghai as the venue to introduce a new portfolio of advanced Noryl and Valox automotive resins targeted for use in battery packs for hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV).

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring Hyundai’s lithium polymer battery pack. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show. 2010 Camry. 2010 Accord. 2010 Altima. 2010 Fusion. 2010 Malibu. Next year, Hyundai will add a 2.0-liter Earlier post.) 2011 Sonata.

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JULY 4, 2010

Other research has shown the efficacy of ozonolysis pretreatment in degrading the lignin polymer but also slightly solubilizing hemicellulose content of lignocellulosic biomass. Anushadevi Panneerselvam, Ratna Sharma-Shivappa, Praveen Kolar, Thomas Ranney (2010) Effect of ozonolysis on bioconversion of miscanthus to bioethanol.

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MARCH 29, 2016

The ATJ Task Force in ASTM D02-J6, initiated by Gevo in 2010, focused on two main fuel products: ATJ-SPK (paraffins) and ATJ-SKA (Synthetic Kerosene with Aromatics). Gevo is preparing the shipment of ATJ to Alaska Airlines for this first flight. ATJ-SPK has a maximum blend ratio of 30%; ATJ-SKA has a maximum blend ratio up to 70%.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

The FY 2010 BATT Request for Proposals on the “Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Anode Materials and Structures for Use in Lithium Batteries” has resulted in new projects that can help accelerate the application of such batteries in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. initiative. Pennsylvania State University.

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