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Loughborough team develops novel system to enhance SCR operation to reduce NOx further

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The Ammonia Creation and Conversion Technology (ACCT) created by academics from the University’s School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering effectively increases the capacity of existing on-engine aftertreatment systems. The result is excessive NO x being released into the urban environment, especially in large cities.

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Fraunhofer developing process to ferment steel exhaust gases to fuels and chemicals

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Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have developed a process for the conversion of CO-rich exhaust gases from steel plants into fuels and specialty chemicals. In addition to the exhaust gases, syngas—similar gas mixtures from home and industrial waste incineration—can also be used for the engineered process. Breitkreuz, K.,

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Lund researchers develop optimized two-phase enzymatic process for production of biodiesel

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Researchers at Lund University (Sweden) have developed an optimized two-phase enzymatic (lipase) system for the conversion of plant oils to biodiesel. For that reason, two-phase reaction media seem to be the most suitable environment for these particular enzymes. Under the mild conditions used, chemical catalysts were inefficient.

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California Energy Commission to award up to $28.59M for hydrogen refueling stations in 25 areas

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The goal is to expand the network of publicly accessible hydrogen fueling stations to serve the current population of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and to accommodate the planned large-scale roll-out of FCVs commencing in 2015. auto manufacturers’ MY 2015 fleets to be zero?emission million, whichever is less. emission vehicles, and.

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NREL refines method to convert lignin to nylon precursor

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A new study from the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) demonstrates the conversion of lignin-derived compounds to adipic acid, an important industrial dicarboxylic acid produced for its use as a precursor to nylon, plasticizers, lubricants, polyesters, and other popular products and chemicals. Vardon, Derek R.,

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DOE releases SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 2 topics; hydrogen, electric vehicles, more efficient combustion engines; biogas-to-fuels

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DOE plans to issue the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on 30 November 2015. Where possible, applicants should show a relationship to, and demonstrate an understanding of, automotive application requirements and environments. For reference, the average loading for three-way catalysts is 1.1

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Penn State researchers develop thermally regenerative ammonia battery (TRAB) for efficient waste heat recovery

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Researchers at Penn State University have demonstrated the efficient conversion of low-grade thermal energy into electrical power using a thermally regenerative ammonia-based battery (TRAB). To “recharge”, the TRAB uses low-grade waste heat from an outside source. Batteries Waste Heat Recovery' Then the reaction stops.

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