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Johnson Matthey partners with Finnish Materials Group for second eLNO cathode plant; deals with Nornickel and SQM

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Johnson Matthey (JM) is partnering with Finnish Minerals Group to support development of its previously announced second eLNO cathode materials ( earlier post ) commercial plant, which will be in Finland, powered solely by renewable energy and incorporating an innovative effluent treatment solution.

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New 3-step process for conversion of kraft lignin from black liquor into green diesel

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The process produces a toxic byproduct referred to as black liquor—a primarily liquid mixture of pulping residues (such as lignin and hemicellulose) and inorganic chemicals from the Kraft process (sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, for example). tons of black liquor dry solids. tons of black liquor dry solids. Globally over 1.3

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Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

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They used several statistical models and tested the validity against controls such as ambient air sodium concentrations, which have no link to diabetes, and lower limb fractures, which have no link to outdoor air pollution, as well as the risk of developing diabetes, which exhibited a strong link to air pollution. Bowe, Benjamin et al.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

Charged EVs

An excellent example is our supply contract with Terrafame in Finland, which produces ultra-low-carbon nickel compounds, and we are committed to having similar supply contracts in North America. Umicore is offering our customers low-carbon options in our supply chain. Last, but certainly not least, it’s about developing the right chemistry.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

An excellent example is our supply contract with Terrafame in Finland, which produces ultra-low-carbon nickel compounds, and we are committed to having similar supply contracts in North America. Umicore is offering our customers low-carbon options in our supply chain. Last, but certainly not least, it’s about developing the right chemistry.