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Simple process for the production of fuel additives from residual forest biomass

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Researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada, with colleagues at the Université de Toulouse, France, have developed a process for the direct production of levulinates from cheap residual lignocellulosic biomass using an affordable homogeneous catalyst. A paper on their work is published in Fuel. wt%, 83 wt%, and 73 wt% using ?-cellulose,

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TEPCO takes a stake in UK-based stationary storage company Moixa Energy

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Moixa offers a compact and affordable smart battery for residential customers that helps households to save money by storing spare solar or cheap tariff electricity.

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Portable Analyzer Brings Blood Testing to Rural Areas

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Seeing the need for a more transportable system that can analyze blood samples in rural and remote areas, two researchers in India have developed a new design that is simple, affordable, and easily deployed anywhere where a source of electricity is available. This prototype offers a cheap way to analyze blood samples remotely.

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UK researchers use graphite to waterproof perovskite solar cells

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The Bath team instead used commercially available graphite, which is very cheap and much more sustainable than indium. Perovskite solar cell technology could make solar energy much more affordable for people and allow solar cells to be printed onto roof tiles.

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Stanford researchers develop new electrolysis system to split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen

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Existing water-splitting methods rely on highly purified water—a precious resource and costly to produce. However, grid-scale freshwater electrolysis would put a heavy strain on vital water resources. Their findings are published in an open-access paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Yun Kuang, Michael J.

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PA Turnpike considers solar-powered EV charging stations

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With cheap energy generation, one high cost of EV charging can be removed, assisting organizations in achieving profitability. EV charging suppliers are torn between energy costs, expansion needs, and remaining price competitive (to name a few factors). Renewables offer a great way to help balance the scale.

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Tips for Choosing a Car Rental in Dubai

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All rental cars should be in perfect condition, serviceable, modern and provided on transparent and affordable terms in different price ranges. Moreover, don’t chase excessively cheap prices. Also, try to read reviews on various resources. Moreover, such companies quite often offer discounts for their regular customers.

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