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Lufthansa, ETH Zürich, Climeworks & Synhelion to cooperate on Sustainable Aviation Fuels; CO2 capture & solar thermochemical conversion

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The researchers and engineers at ETH Zurich have developed innovative processes that make it possible to extract CO 2 from the atmosphere and, together with water and with the help of concentrated sunlight, convert it into a synthesis gas that can be used to produce jet fuel.

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GWU Researcher Developing Efficient Solar Chemical Process for Generation of Energetic Molecules and Conversion of CO2

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Licht, 2009. Calculated potential needed to electrolyze carbon dioxide or water. Licht, 2009. Licht, 2009. The STEP process occurs at solar energy conversion efficiency greater than attainable by photovoltaics alone. Licht, 2009. Licht, 2009. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Joule Achieves Direct Microbial Conversion of CO2 into Hydrocarbons

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reported a major step forward in its development of renewable fuels, achieving direct microbial conversion of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons via engineered organisms, powered by solar energy. In addition, Joule’s process requires just marginal, non-arable land, no crops and no fresh water. Joule Biotechnologies, Inc. Earlier post.)

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Researchers Develop Process for Conversion of CO2 to Methanol Under Mild Conditions

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Researchers at Singapore’s Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have developed a catalytic process for the conversion of CO 2 to methanol under mild conditions (room temperature). Ying (2009) Conversion of Carbon Dioxide into Methanol with Silanes over N-Heterocyclic Carbene Catalysts. Click to enlarge.

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Researchers Demonstrate Potential for Co-Production of Hydrogen from Cellulosic Ethanol Byproducts Via Gasification in Supercritical Water

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Researchers at Oregon State University have demonstrated the gasification of water-soluble biomass constituents in supercritical water in a microchannel reactor under isothermal, continuous flow condition at short residence times to produce a hydrogen-rich gas. Goodwin and Rorrer (2009). Credit: ACS. Click to enlarge.

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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2009, earlier post. Further, open standards could increase the “food or fuel” dilemma associated to the use of first generation biofuels, i.e. biocrops, and the competition for land and water resources. Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Europe Methanol Policy Wireless' Click to enlarge. Goeppert, A. and Prakash, G.