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MAY 19, 2011

1/V:V) two-phase system to convert glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), an important green platform chemical with wide applications in the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics and liquid alkanes. With its low cost and wide supply, the conversion of glucose to HMF has attracted the interests of researchers.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Thermochemical direct liquefaction pathways are unique in their ability to accept readily widely varied non-food, high-impact biomass and to produce bio-oil feedstocks that may be further processed into a range of hydrocarbons that are similar to those found in crude oil derived products, DOE notes.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

less expensive—bio-ethanol rather than having to purify it first, potentially keeping costs lower and production times faster. less expensive—bio-ethanol rather than having to purify it first, potentially keeping costs lower and production times faster.

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

Gas phase CO production is observed at an. A team from the University of Illinois and startup Dioxide Materials has developed an electrocatalytic system for the reduction of CO 2 to CO—a key component of artificial photosynthesis and thus an enabler for the conversion of CO 2 to synthetic fuels—at overpotentials below 0.2

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JULY 20, 2012

CO 2 per capita emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production from the top 5 emitting regions. At 3%, the 2011 increase in global CO 2 emissions is above the past decade’s average annual increase of 2.7%. combined, where emissions increased by 9% and 6% respectively in 2011. in 2011 (corrected for biofuels).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

In addition, the RFI requests stakeholders to contribute their views and opinions regarding the draft Conversion Technologies for Advanced Biofuels (CTAB) Roadmap developed as a result of the DOE CTAB road-mapping workshop held in December 2011. gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel) from lignocellulosic materials. Separation Science.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

This marks the first time an entirely biological production process—i.e. Global Bioenergies has created such a proprietary production strain. We now have in our hands a prototype process for the direct biological conversion of renewable resources into butadiene. —Chief Technology Officer Frédéric Pâques.

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AUGUST 14, 2021

Founded in 2011, Ecotuned has successfully developed one of the most efficient EV drivetrains for light- and medium-duty applications. The intent from the beginning was always to offer a properly integrated solution that works in harmony with our products and is supported by an experienced and established network of dealers and professionals.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2011

The experimental results show that CO 2 reforming of DME is feasible, and that onboard CO 2 reforming of dimethyl ether can be a novel route for hydrogen and CO production. The conversion of DME is 100% and the conversion of CO 2 is about 70%, while the selectivities of CO and H 2 exceed 60% and 70%, respectively, at 650 °C.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

The County of Alameda recently entered into a partnership with ElectraDrive for a pilot conversion of one of its fleet Dodge Dakotas to extended-range electric drive. Products are targeted at pickups, vans, SUVs and large sedans. The vehicle is expected to enter road-testing around the middle of 2010.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

AMP expects to deliver its first Electric SUV to NLE in early 2011. NLE’s interest and commitment is contingent upon AMP successfully demonstrating and meeting certain conditions pertaining to the production and specifications of its EVs. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 25, 2011

in 1Q 2011 compared to 1Q 2010; diesel grew 42.9%; and small cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit grew 23.3%. These results led to a hybrid new vehicle marketshare in 1Q 2011 of 2.3%; a diesel marketshare of 0.6%; and a small car marketshare of 3.4%. For March 2011, hybrid sales grew 46.4% Sales of hybrids grew 33.9%

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Researchers from Japan and Mexico have developed a one-step hydrotreatment process over catalysts containing Ni-Mo and solid acids for the conversion of vegetable oils (Jatropha, palm and canola) to renewable diesel and LPG fuels. — Liu 2011. A paper on their work appears in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

A subsidiary of Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract for the basic engineering design of a new hydrogen production unit, based on Foster Wheeler Terrace Wall steam reforming technology, to be built at the Atyrau Refinery in Kazakhstan.

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JULY 12, 2011

If cellulosic feedstocks were planted on cropland that is currently used for ethanol production in the US, more ethanol (+82%) and grain for food (+4%) could be produced while at the same time reducing nitrogen leaching (-15 to -22%) and greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions (-29 to -473%). —Davis et al. —William Parton.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

The production of so-called valeric biofuels—derived from the acid hydrolysis of lignocellulose to levulinic acid, followed by hydrogenation to γ-valerolactone (GVL), and hydrogenation to valeric acid and subsequent esterification—is of increasing interest. Earlier post.). Source: Du et al. Click to enlarge. Yong Cao, Prof.

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MARCH 12, 2011

Researchers have demonstrated a route for the production of major commercial C 3. hydrocarbons (propane and propylene) from renewable biomass via the hydrothermal conversion of well-known fermentation end-products (butyric acid and 3-hydroxybutyrate) without the use of exogenous hydrogen. Fischer, Andrew A.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

The products in red would be produced by synthetic biocatalysts, while those in black—ethanol, acetic acid, and 2,3 BDO—can be produced by the LanzaTech native microorganisms. Accordingly, LanzaTech has begun look at the industrial conversion of acetic acid/acetate to lipids, and has demonstrated this. Source: LanzaTech.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

reported a major step forward in its development of renewable fuels, achieving direct microbial conversion of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons via engineered organisms, powered by solar energy. Production was achieved at lab scale, with pilot development slated for early 2011. Joule Biotechnologies, Inc. Earlier post.)

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JULY 29, 2021

The joint venture will secure fast delivery to local customers, who demand high-performance catalysts for energy-efficient methanol production. Together, the two companies will build a production facility in Shaanxi Fupin in China to produce methanol synthesis catalysts.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Separations play a critical role in biofuel production and that fundamental research in the are, including the identification of transformative approaches, is needed to generate separation technologies that will enable larger-scale production, according to a report on a workshop convened earlier this year by the National Science Foundation.

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APRIL 27, 2012

The majority (62%) of the plantations were located on the island of Sumatra, and more than two-thirds (69%) of all industrial plantations were developed for oil palm cultivation, with the remainder mostly being Acacia plantations for paper pulp production. There is a variance based on production method, etc.). Chris Malins. Hooijer, A.,

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JANUARY 26, 2011

The module conversion efficiency of the new solar cell module is expected to exceed 13.0%, ranking it among the world’s most efficient CIGS-based thin-film solar cells. 10% increase in module conversion efficiency compared to the current model. Module conversion efficiency. Honda Soltec Co., Earlier post.). Honda Soltec CIGS.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

The module conversion efficiency of the new solar cell module is expected to exceed 13.0%, ranking it among the world’s most efficient CIGS-based thin-film solar cells. 10% increase in module conversion efficiency compared to the current model. Module conversion efficiency. Honda Soltec Co., Earlier post.). Honda Soltec CIGS.

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JULY 5, 2011

The conventional production of biodiesel relies on a transesterification reaction, catalyzed in either an acidic or preferably a basic medium, between a vegetable oil (90%) and an alcohol (10%). A saponification side reaction (methyl ester conversion into the corresponding acid salt) reduces methyl ester yield. —Brun et al.

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MARCH 16, 2015

At APEC 2015, ON Semiconductor and power conversion specialist Transphorm, building on their previously announced partnership to bring gallium nitride (GaN) based power solutions to market, introduced the co-branded NTP8G202N (TPH3202PS) and NTP8G206N (TPH3206PS) 600V GaN cascode transistors and a 240 W reference design that utilizes them. (A

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MARCH 26, 2014

Axens, Total and IFPEN have introduced Atol, a technology for profitable production of polymer-grade bio-ethylene via the dehydration of ethanol (C 2 H 6 O). it can also be used as a polymerization raw material to produce a variety of important organic chemical products such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, and so on.

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MAY 8, 2012

In 2011, the company announced its first GaN on Silicon products: power transistors, diodes and modules, based on its patented, high-performance EZ GaN technology. Electric power waste that occurs during power conversion is equivalent to the daily output of 318 coal plants, and it costs the US economy $40 billion per year.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011

In September, Gevo received a $5-million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the development of biojet fuel from woody biomass and forest product residues. The development of new second-generation biofeedstock conversion technology is critical to support growing energy needs and speed commercial availability.

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MARCH 3, 2011

A team of researchers in China has developed a two-step enzymatic process for the solvent-free conversion of soybean oil to biodiesel without the production of glycerol. Furthermore, excess n-hexane, as a solution aid, would reduce the productivity of the enzyme. Biotechnology for Biofuels 4:6 doi: 10.1186/1754-6834-4-6.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

A team at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain) has designed a new simple, energy-efficient process (that also does not require any organic solvents) for the production of renewable diesel from biomass waste. The first step is the conversion of biomass into furfural—an established industrial process. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the development of a commercial scale biorefinery facility for the production of renewable jet or diesel fuel. The renewable energy facility will be co-located with Hughes Hardwood’s wood component products manufacturing facility in Collinwood, Tennessee. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 12, 2013

a developer of engineered enzymes for pharmaceutical, biofuel and chemical production, launched CodeXyme 4 and CodeXyme 4X cellulase enzyme packages for use in producing cellulosic sugar for production of biofuels and bio-based chemicals. 2011) Comparative Performance of Precommercial Cellulases Hydrolyzing Pretreated Corn Stover.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

A team from the Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy and Gas Hydrate, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences reports on a pilot-scale biomass-gasification-reforming system with optimized catalyst to produce synthesis gas for liquid fuel synthesis in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. Credit: ACS, Wang et al.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

billion in 2011 and then go on to reach $4.8 The report, “Opportunities for Catalysts in the Refining and Petrochemical Industries: An Eight-Year Forecast,” covers materials used in the main refining units (FCC, hydrocracking, hydrotreating, and reforming) as well as for the conversion of syngas to fuels via the Fischer-Tropsch reaction.

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MAY 26, 2010

In addition, the ministers, in their communication, urged European standardization bodies to develop, as a matter of priority by mid-2011, a harmonized solution for the interoperability between electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure and to address safety risks and electromagnetic compatibility.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Cash for Conversions” will start by fixing many of our 100 million trucks, vans, and buses. Our effort will inspire other startups to accelerate development of liquid fuels from algae and agricultural waste products. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000. Yes, we can take the first step!

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