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Energy-Efficient One-Pot Process for Conversion of Biomass to HMF

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A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reports the production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from monosaccharide (fructose and glucose), polysaccharide (inulin) and the Jerusalem artichoke juice by a simple one-pot reaction including hydrolysis and dehydration using solid acid under mild conditions. —Yang et al. 2010.10.023.

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Osaka Gas launches pilot project in Thailand to supply vehicle natural gas fuel from biogas

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Osaka Gas has been engaged in developing biogas refining technology since 2012 in a quest to utilize unused biogas, promote energy preservation, and help protect the environment. These include palm residue, the remnants of sugarcane crushed to extract juice, and food factory wastewater.

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Stuff We Use: External Speakers

The Truth About Cars

Before digging into some external or Bluetooth speakers, it’s worth surveying the landscape and mentioning a few vehicle brands which bake this technology right into some of their new models. The most obvious parallel is the unit pitched by Jeep, hiding in a dock behind the back seat of rigs like the burly Gladiator.

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The Ultimate Electric Watercraft Experience: Glide Through the Waves with the Electric Powered Motorized Surfboard

Spark Powered

This state-of-the-art watercraft has revolutionized the world of surfing, offering an unparalleled experience that combines adrenaline-pumping fun with cutting-edge technology. You’ll never have to worry about running out of juice in the middle of an epic surfing session!

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Study Suggests That Use of Land-Efficient Animal Feed Technologies and Double Cropping Could Reconcile Large-Scale Biofuel Production With Food Production

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Large scale biofuel production can be successfully reconciled with food production through the use of land-efficient animal feed technologies and double-cropping while also accomplishing significant greenhouse gas reductions and promoting biodiversity, according to a new analysis by Dr. Bruce Dale and colleagues at Michigan State University.

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Tesla gets first place in inaugural Industrial Digital Transformation Report

Teslarati

ARC Advisory Group, a technology and research firm founded in 1986, recently released its inaugural Industrial Digital Transformation Top 25 special report. The report analyzes companies across several industries and ranks them based on how well they excel at integrating digital technologies in all areas of their business.

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Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

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Success in developing a sustainable composite could reduce vehicle weight and lower energy consumption, while paring the use of petrochemicals and the impact of vehicle production on the environment. Once harvested, the heart of the plant is roasted, before grinding and extracting its juices for distillation. 13 mm wide.

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