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MAY 14, 2020

Syngas is typically produced from the gasification of biomass such as municipal solid waste (MSW), agricultural and forest wastes, and wood and energy crops, as well as non-renewable feedstocks such as coal and natural gas. Annex A4: Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene with Aromatics (FT-SPK/A) (2015).

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JULY 2, 2015

Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process. Breitkreuz, K.,

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology have developed a simple method for producing a palladium-based nanomaterial that can spur the breakdown of formic acid (FA) into hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Its efficiency far exceeds that of any other reported heterogeneous catalyst, they say.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

Structure and mechanism of operation of plasmonic photocathode for plasmon-mediated direct electron injection to drive solar-to-chemical energy conversion. (a) Here the hot electron is directly injected into water molecules to drive the hydrogen evolution reaction. b) Energy schematic of the structure. 5b02453.

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APRIL 5, 2016

Altex Technologies has selected Unitel to provide engineering services to design and build a pilot system that will produce 1 BPD of synthetic gasoline from biomass (Biomass Conversion to Synthetic Gasoline System, BCSGS). In a patent application published 1 December 2015, Altex described the basic approach for its synthetic fuels processes.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

A new study from the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) demonstrates the conversion of lignin-derived compounds to adipic acid, an important industrial dicarboxylic acid produced for its use as a precursor to nylon, plasticizers, lubricants, polyesters, and other popular products and chemicals. Vardon, Derek R.,

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NOVEMBER 24, 2013

million to projects to develop hydrogen refueling infrastructure in California ( PON-13-607 ). All projects funded under this solicitation must support the future deployment of FCVs and hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles (HICEVs). 100% Renewable Hydrogen Refueling Station Competition. Mobile Refueler Competition.

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MAY 28, 2015

million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. A Zero-emission Process for Direct Reduction of Iron by Hydrogen Plasma in a Rotary Kiln Reactor - $1,200,000. Stanford University.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

The HiUCV is targeted to halve the overall carbon emissions per tonne of waste collected of current best-in-class Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) in the urban environment. A hydrogen fuel cell version of the van is due to be launched in 2017. The target is a 4% improvement in CO 2 by 2015 potentially rising to 15% by 2025.

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JUNE 7, 2013

At an event in Sacramento, California, Volvo Trucks announced that it will commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America, with limited production beginning in 2015. DME engine in 2015. Volvo is currently in development with the DME engine that will enter production in 2015.

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JULY 7, 2010

The transition to hydrogen as a major transportation fuel utilized in fuel cell vehicles. onboard hydrogen storage, demonstrated fuel cell durability, adequate battery energy storage capability, etc.) onboard hydrogen storage, demonstrated fuel cell durability, adequate battery energy storage capability, etc.)

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JULY 14, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored the six 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners at a ceremony in Washington, DC. For 2015, EPA announced a new award category for a green chemistry technology that has a “Specific Environmental Benefit: Climate Change.” Lanzatech, For Greener Synthetic Pathways.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

The funding also includes up to $9 million to conduct independent cost analyses that will assess the progress of the technology under current research initiatives and help guide future fuel cell and hydrogen storage R&D efforts. desulfurization); reactors to convert the raw fuel into a hydrogen-rich stream (e.g.,

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MARCH 30, 2015

The three-year project will develop validated systems and vehicle conversion expertise ready for volume manufacture. It will provide a package that can be integrated into vehicles as an end-of-line fitment at an OEM, or through a new-vehicle conversion facility, or by retro-fitting at approved centers. million ($9.3-million)

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JUNE 16, 2015

The strategy behind the process could also be applied to biomass from other non-food plants and agricultural waste that are fermented by genetically engineered microbes, the researchers said. Maximizing jet fuel production (optimization B) was the only case in which on-site dedicated hydrogen production was required.

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APRIL 27, 2015

Longevity of hydrotreatment catalysts has long been one of the challenges to the commercialization of the conversion of biomass pyrolysis oils to biofuels. Battelle, in a parallel program, has a great deal of experience and knowledge in waste water treatment—i.e., Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 28, 2015

BETO most recently updated its MYPP in March 2015. million to develop a continuous flow electrochemical reactor that upgrades biorefinery waste lignin to bio-based phenol substitutes with cogeneration of hydrogen. The projects selected include: Texas A&M University will receive up to $2.5 Ohio University will receive up to $1.5

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MAY 11, 2015

Researchers at Kyoto University in Japan have proposed a novel two-stage process to convert low-rank coals or biomass wastes under mild conditions to high-quality liquid fuel. Also, liquefying high-oxygen content low-ranking coal and biomass also consumes more hydrogen and produces more CO 2 , significantly reducing process efficiency.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. This makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 e-tron quattro.

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JULY 17, 2015

In contrast, except for the PHEV, the alternative fuel vehicles—such as hydrogen, natural gas and battery electric vehicles—pose problems and limitations due to their single energy source and the lack of infrastructure for high-power energy distribution of their individualized fueling needs. The Hydrogen car and its issues.

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