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NREL, MIT, WSU team develops process to convert lignin to aromatic blendstock for 100% sustainable aviation fuel

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Although electrification has shown promise toward reducing the carbon footprint of passenger vehicles, aviation remains dependent on hydrocarbon fuels due to their high energy density relative to even the most advanced battery technologies available today. Lignin makes up the rigid parts of the cell walls of plants.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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Methane Converter to Electricity and Fuel. Bio2Electric will develop a small-scale reactor that converts natural. convert natural gas into transportable liquids in one step. areas to convert otherwise wasted gas into usable chemicals that. convert natural gas into methanol and hydrogen. The increased energy.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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