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Researchers Show New Piezeoelectrochemical Effect Can Scavenge Energy Wastes Such as Noise or Vibration to Generate Hydrogen Via Water Splitting

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H 2 and O 2 are produced by deforming a ZnO fiber or BaTiO 3 dendrite in water via oxidation-reduction reactions. Materials scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered a phenomenon—the direct conversion of mechanical energy to chemical energy—which they termed the piezoelectrochemical (PZEC) effect.

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University of Wisconsin Team Develops High-Yielding Chemical Hydrolysis Process to Release Sugars from Biomass for Cellulosic Fuels and Chemicals

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A University of Wisconsin-Madison research team has developed a chemical process for the hydrolysis of biomass into sugars for subsequent processing into fuels and chemicals that delivers sugar yields approaching those of enzymatic hydrolysis.

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US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

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Emissions data must be made available to MARAD and can be used publicly. Projects that will be funded under the RFP include engine conversion/retrofits; the use of alternative fuels; or the use of alternative technologies. Identify similar regulations for in-water bunkering. Are there any conflicting jurisdictional issues?

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USDA and DOE select 13 biofuels projects for more than $41M in awards

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Through the joint Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) , USDA and the DOE are working to develop economically and environmentally sustainable sources of renewable biomass and increase the availability of renewable fuels and biobased products. University of Wisconsin ($7 million). 1,496,000.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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billion have been made available for transit improvements throughout the US. billion available for highway, transit, bridge, rail, shipyard and airport construction and repairs nationwide. Solar Thermal System: A solar thermal system on the building roof will provide hot water for the operations building and the maintenance building.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Selected projects, by size of award, are: State of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program. The project will result in expanded availability of alternative fuels with 17 new CNG and E85 fueling stations and 63 electric vehicle charging stations. Total DOE award: $14,999,658. Total DOE award: $14,983,167.

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ARPA-E awarding $60M to 23 projects; dry cooling and fusion power

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ARPA-E’s ARID program will fund transformative new power plant cooling technologies that enable high thermal-to-electric energy conversion efficiency with zero net water dissipation to the atmosphere. Advanced Research In Dry cooling (ARID): $30 Million. ARID AWARDS. Lead organization. Description. Advanced Cooling Technologies.

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