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UCalgary, Rice team uses flash joule heating to manufacture graphene from petroleum waste

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B) Photograph of ground asphaltene powder, the FJH jig during a flash treatment event, AFG, and a TEM image of the AFG flakes. After successful conversion, we develop nanocomposites by dispersing AFG into a polymer effectively, which have superior mechanical, thermal, and corrosion-resistant properties compared to the bare polymer.

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Eni’s Versalis to partner with Genomatica and Novamont for bio-based butadiene; rubber for tires

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About 10 million tonnes are produced each year, of which two-thirds are used to manufacture synthetic rubber, with the last third is used for nylon, latices, ABS plastics and other polymers. Genomatica designs microorganisms for the efficient direct production of intermediate and basic chemicals. Earlier post.).

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EPA honors winners of the 20th Annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge; advanced biofuels

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This has led to improved biofuel productivity, higher economic returns, minimal waste production, and a lower carbon footprint. carbon fixation), such that the energy of the excess photons is wasted through non-photosynthetic processes. When they cannot be utilized efficiently they are wasted, normally through venting or flaring.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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kWh Li-ion polymer pack from LG Chem provides the energy storage. The pack is 20% lighter than non-polymer lithium-ion batteries and can be shaped more optimally to the interior than standard cell format batteries, Hyundai said. As an example, it rpm overshoot is detected, the software notes this and adapts for the next event.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Compared to baseline figures for 2010, the Group wants to reduce energy and water consumption, waste generation and emissions (including CO 2 emissions) by 25% in all of its business areas. Volkswagen AG has set the goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable carmaker by the year 2018. VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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kWh Li-ion polymer pack from LG Chem provides the energy storage. The pack is 20% lighter than non-polymer lithium-ion batteries and can be shaped more optimally to the interior than standard cell format batteries, Hyundai said. As an example, it rpm overshoot is detected, the software notes this and adapts for the next event.

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US DOE soliciting fuel cell R&D projects for up to $74M in new funding

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DOE notes that the majority of fuel cell system failures and forced outages (~90% in automotive systems and ~ 90% in micro CHP systems ) are the result of non-fuel cell stack balance-of-plant events. Upper temperature limits and the suitability of waste heat for CHP applications should also be addressed. Topic 4: PEMFC MEA Integration.

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