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New porous coordination polymer captures CO2, converts it to useful organic materials

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The new material is a porous coordination polymer (PCP, also known as MOF; metal-organic framework), a framework consisting of zinc metal ions. Direct structural information of confined CO 2 in a micropore is important for elucidating its specific binding or activation mechanism.

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DOE issues Request for Information on hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle applications

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Currently, carbon fiber (CF) reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are used to make COPVs. A primary cost driver of the composite materials and processing is the synthesis and conversion of precursor polymer into CF. Another cost driver is the polymer resin. COPVs are typically made using epoxy type resins.

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DOE requesting information on critical energy materials, including fuel cell platinum group metal catalysts

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) on critical materials in the energy sector, including fuel cell platinum group metal catalysts. The information received from the RFI will be used to update the analyses in DOE’s Critical Material Strategy Reports that were released in 2010 and 2011.

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DOE awards $100M for Energy Frontier Research Centers

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These centers will help to accelerate scientific discovery and understanding in energy-relevant fields: materials and chemistry for microelectronics and quantum information science; chemical upcycling of polymers; and environmental management.

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Cooper Tire and BRDI consortium partners report significant progress on grant to develop guayule polymer for tires

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Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, working as the lead agency in the grant, announced that its scientists have reached a key milestone toward the goal of producing, by mid-2017, a concept tire in which all of the natural and synthetic rubber is replaced by guayule-based polymers. Earlier post.). The results are highly promising.

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New multilab consortium to advance materials for hydrogen service

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The Hydrogen Materials Compatibility Consortium, or H-Mat , will focus on how hydrogen affects polymers and metals used in diverse sectors including fuel cell transportation and hydrogen infrastructure. Even less is known about how hydrogen affects the structure and mechanical properties of polymers, such as plastic pipes and rubber seals.

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DOE issues request for information on fuel cell research and development needs

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FCTO is specifically interested in information on R&D needs and priorities concerning the development of low-cost fuel cell components and pathways leading to improved fuel cell performance and durability. DOE is primarily seeking information in the following six categories: CATEGORY 1: Catalysts and supports.

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