Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Today, acrylonitrile is used in the production of acrylic fibers for carpets, clothes, and fabrics, and in plastics such as food containers, and packaging materials. The high acrylonitrile yield allows us to propose a potential industrial process for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to renewable acrylonitrile and carbon fibers.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 18, 2014
competitive waste heat recovery technologies. based systems for waste?heat heat recovery utilizing improved property bulk thermoelectric materials and producible at scales and in forms necessary for automotive applications with validated performance in automotive environments (e.g., Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials.
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Solar won’t work for nocturnal animals or creatures in low-light environments. Challenges: Sustainability and industry collaboration This efficient energy harvester combines piezoelectric composites with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer and epoxy resin, a unique combination that was able to store electricity even after 100,000 uses.
Green Car Congress
MAY 19, 2014
Potential high-value products from isolated lignin include low-cost carbon fiber, engineering plastics and thermoplastic elastomers, polymeric foams and membranes, and a variety of fuels and chemicals—all currently sourced from petroleum. Each product stream, however, has its own distinct challenges. —Arthur Ragauskas.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 20, 2015
Boeing announced the next phase in ecoDemonstrator 757 testing today, including its first flight with US-made “green diesel” ( earlier post ) and two new environment-related technologies. Boeing’s Green Diesel concept, in three slides. Click to enlarge. Diamond Green Diesel in Norco, La.,
Get Electric Vehicle
MAY 14, 2024
By leveraging AI, automotive companies can streamline their supply chains, reducing waste and ensuring timely delivery of parts. This convergence of AI technologies optimizes manufacturing processes, fostering agility and safety within automotive production environments. #2
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Lightweight material systems include carbon fiber composites, magnesium alloys, advanced high strength steel, and aluminum alloys; and techniques to join combinations of these materials in a cost effective manner are also critical.
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