Polymer and South Carolina

Solvay adds new thermoplastic composite capacity in the US to meet growing automotive and aerospace demand

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Solvay announced the installation completion of its new thermoplastic composites (TPC) manufacturing facility at its Greenville, South Carolina site. The new product line will have the ability to manufacture unidirectional composite tape from a range of high-performance polymers including PVDF, PPS and PEEK.

South Carolina

South Carolina Polymer Manufacturer Installation

Study shows uncovers how beetle gut microbes serve as reactor for fuel production

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MARCH 12, 2019

In the midgut (MG), plant polymers are changed into simpler components, which are then fermented in the anterior hindgut (AHG), where nitrogen is fixed and methane and hydrogen produced. A close-up look at the passalid beetle’s compartmentalized gut, and the distribution of metabolic processes and microbial composition by compartment.

Production

Production Fuel South Carolina Hydrogen

NSF announces $55M toward national research priorities; intersection of food, energy and water systems

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AUGUST 22, 2016

Emergent Polymer Sensing Technologies for Gulf Coast Water Quality Monitoring This collaboration between Mississippi and Alabama develops advanced polymer-based sensing technologies to detect pollutants in Gulf Coast aquatic ecosystems. University of Southern Mississippi. Jason Azoulay. University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.

Water

Water Puerto Rico West Virginia Energy

Titanium Dioxide-Supported Platinum Catalyst Provides Ultrahigh Stability for PEM Fuel Cell Applications

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

A team at the University of South Carolina synthesized a titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) and platinum catalyst supported on TiO 2 (Pt/TiO 2 ) for use in a fuel cell. The University of South Carolina catalyst addresses the conductivity issue, while offering a solution to the stability issue posed by Pt/C catalysts.

South Carolina

South Carolina Fuel Polymer Universal

Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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JULY 6, 2009

Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah Li-polymer battery. The e-Zone uses a 72V, 5.0 It has a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph).

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Manufacturer Lead Acid Golf Cart

SGL Group is development partner for GDLs in high-performance fuel cells in the automotive sector

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

The GDL in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell provides a steady supply of gas to the catalyst layers, which are located on both sides of the ion exchange membrane and which convert hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy and water.

Fuel

Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen

CTT Plans US Joint Venture with PUES for EVs; In-Wheel Motors and Rapid Chargers

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JULY 24, 2009

Company officials are considering potential sites in Alabama, California, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina; the company expects to employ 2,600 within the next five years. offer dual independent circuit hydraulic disk brakes and four-wheel MacPherson strut independent suspension.

Lead Acid

Lead Acid Motor Motors Motoring

DOE to Award $41.9M in Recovery Funds to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets

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APRIL 16, 2009

A variety of technologies will be developed and deployed, including polymer electrolyte, solid oxide and direct-methanol fuel cells. The increase in manufacturing volume in key early markets will also bring costs down and encourage the growth of a domestic supplier base. Projects awarded funding are: FedEx Freight East (Harrison, AR).

Market

Market Fuel Houston St. Louis

DOE Awards $377 Million in Funding for 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Polymer-Based Materials for Harvesting Solar Energy. $16. Use novel, self-assembled polymer materials in systems for the conversion of sunlight into electricity. University of South Carolina. University of Massachusetts. University of Arizona. Center for Interface Science: Hybrid Solar-Electric Materials (CIS:HSEM). $15.

Energy

Energy Energy Storage Conversion Solar

UCR team advances direct production of chemical and fuel precursors in yeast

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JANUARY 28, 2016

A team led by a researcher at the University of California, Riverside has adapted the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system for use in a yeast strain that can produce useful lipids and polymers. The development will lead to new precursors for biofuels, specialty polymers, adhesives and fragrances. 5b00162.

South Carolina

South Carolina Polymer Fuel Production

Crumb rubber from old tires can lower road noise and reduce need for road maintenance

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APRIL 22, 2014

Other states that are using asphalt rubber, or are studying its potential, include Texas, Nebraska, South Carolina, New York and New Mexico, according to the agency. California and Arizona use the most asphalt rubber in highway construction, followed by Florida, the EPA says.

Maintenance

Maintenance North Dakota South Carolina Nebraska

ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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APRIL 30, 2010

Medical University of South Carolina. of South Carolina). The use of hollow fiber membranes allows high surface area, and the selective incorporation of MOFs into the polymer matrix will improve throughput and selectivity, helping to reduce capture costs. Clemson Univ.,

Carbon

Carbon Batteries Battery Li-ion

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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AUGUST 5, 2009

Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator. Production of polymer separator material for lithium-ion batteries. Morgantown, WV State of South Carolina. Compact Power, Inc. (on on behalf of LG Chem, Ltd.). EnerDel, Inc. Technology.

Grant

Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis

ARPA-E awards $35M to 16 REFUEL projects for energy-dense carbon-neutral liquid fuels; leveraging ammonia

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DECEMBER 17, 2016

Use of such a fuel cell for transport will be facilitated by a lower-cost polymer electrolyte and catalysts capable of oxidizing ammonia effectively around 100 °C. University of South Carolina.

Carbon

Carbon Energy Fuel Hydrogen

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Solvay adds new thermoplastic composite capacity in the US to meet growing automotive and aerospace demand

Study shows uncovers how beetle gut microbes serve as reactor for fuel production

NSF announces $55M toward national research priorities; intersection of food, energy and water systems

Titanium Dioxide-Supported Platinum Catalyst Provides Ultrahigh Stability for PEM Fuel Cell Applications

Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

SGL Group is development partner for GDLs in high-performance fuel cells in the automotive sector

CTT Plans US Joint Venture with PUES for EVs; In-Wheel Motors and Rapid Chargers

DOE to Award $41.9M in Recovery Funds to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets

DOE Awards $377 Million in Funding for 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers

UCR team advances direct production of chemical and fuel precursors in yeast

Crumb rubber from old tires can lower road noise and reduce need for road maintenance

ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

ARPA-E awards $35M to 16 REFUEL projects for energy-dense carbon-neutral liquid fuels; leveraging ammonia

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