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DOE awarding $72M in 73 Phase II SBIR/STTR grants

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This proposal aims to solve these problems by converting organic waste into chemicals with widespread use in polymer and transportation industries. Novel Hydrocarbon Ionomers for Durable Proton Exchange Membranes The Department of Energy’s Fuel Cell Office has identified a need for robust, affordable fuel cell membranes.

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DOE BETO releases new strategic plan; biofuels to constitute 25% of US transportation fuels by 2040

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Additionally, many chemicals relied upon for transportation (such as oils and lubricants) as well as other commodity chemicals and polymer precursors are, and will likely remain, carbon-based. By 2040, enable large-scale biomass production and conversion that allows biofuels to constitute 25% of the US transportation fuel market.

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Cambridge team demonstrates light-driven photoreforming of unprocessed biomass to H2 at room temperature

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Biomass conversion is one of the most affordable routes to generate sustainable H 2 , but this process requires the demanding chemical transformation of lignocellulose. In the interest of increasing the selectivity and efficiency of this conversion, it is possible to replace the thermal input with sunlight. Wakerley, Moritz F.

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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable. The award is from the FY 2017 Vehicle Technologies Program-Wide Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0001629) issued in December 2016. Earlier post.) Western Research Institute. 3,745,413.

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Eavesdropping on the Brain with 10,000 Electrodes

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Our goal: to listen in on the electrical conversations taking place among thousands of neurons at once in any given thimbleful of brain tissue. It paves the way for future brain-computer interfaces that may enable paralyzed people to communicate at speeds approaching those of normal conversation. organometallic polymer for the shanks.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. Conversely, high coating thicknesses for the electrodes produce a high energy density. That is making electric mobility affordable for more and more customers. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017.

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