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UCLA team proposes non-photosynthetic biological conversion of CO2

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Most of us naturally associate biological CO 2 conversion with photosynthesis in plants and algae. The productivity of photosynthesis is proportional to the surface area exposed to sunlight, a capricious source of energy in many regions. an and Park (2020) “Light-Independent Biological Conversion of CO 2 ,” Joule doi: 10.1016/ j.joule.2020.08.007.

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Researchers propose testing standards for particulate photocatalysts in solar fuel production

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Utilization of renewable solar energy is crucial for addressing the global energy and environmental concerns and achieving sustainable development. In this regard, photocatalytic water splitting has attracted significant interest as a cost-effective means to convert sustainable solar energy into valuable chemicals.

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New perovskite solar cells smash power conversion efficiency record

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Discover how groundbreaking new perovskite solar cells will enable the green transition with their power conversion efficiency record. The post New perovskite solar cells smash power conversion efficiency record appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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All-in-one solar-powered tower makes carbon-neutral kerosene in the field at pilot-scale

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We are the first to demonstrate the entire thermochemical process chain from water and CO 2 to kerosene in a fully-integrated solar tower system. Previous attempts to produce aviation fuels through the use of solar energy have mostly been performed in the laboratory. B) Photograph of the solar tower fuel plant during operation.

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Compass Minerals confirms successful conversion testing of Great Salt Lake lithium brine resource to battery-grade lithium hydroxide

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Compass Minerals, a leading global provider of essential minerals, announced the successful, third-party conversion testing of its lithium brine resource into both lithium carbonate and battery-grade lithium hydroxide, representing a significant milestone in its previously announced lithium development project. Source: Compass Minerals.

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Could mirrors be the key to controlling solar energy during photosynthesis?

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Using light through mirrors could be the key to controlling solar energy conversion during photosynthesis, or other light reactions. The post Could mirrors be the key to controlling solar energy during photosynthesis? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lufthansa, ETH Zürich, Climeworks & Synhelion to cooperate on Sustainable Aviation Fuels; CO2 capture & solar thermochemical conversion

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Synhelion was founded in 2016 at ETH Zurich and is working on bringing solar fuels to the market. Synhelion uses solar heat to convert water and CO 2 into synthetic fuels. The integrated thermal energy storage enables continuous 24/7 fuel production. Further contents of the cooperation are to be worked out by the end of 2020.

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