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GWU team develops low-cost, high-yield one-pot synthesis of carbon nanofibers from atmospheric CO2

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Stuart Licht at The George Washington University in Washington, DC has developed a low-cost, high-yield and scalable process for the electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO 2 dissolved in molten carbonates into carbon nanofibers (CNFs.) —Ren et al.

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DOE to award up to $6.7M to projects to convert captured CO2 to useful products, including fuels

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The objective of this topic area is to demonstrate innovative concepts for beneficial CO 2 use via novel physical and/or chemical conversion processes, which include high energy systems and nano-engineered catalysts that can transform CO 2 into valuable products and chemicals (i.e.,

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New silica-organic hybrid absorbents deliver among highest performance yet reported for CO2 capture from air

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Amine and polyamine based sorbents either chemically bound or physically adsorbed on a support such as silica, mesoporous solids, and carbon fibers have also been proposed and in some cases tested for CO 2 capture from the air. Hyperbranched aminosilicas (HAS) have also been reported as adsorbents for CO 2 capture from the air.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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It provides the opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions without impacting on our vehicles’ distinctive characteristics. TGI EVO benefits from a third high-strength steel CNG tank, to add to the two new composite carbon fiber tanks located under the trunk floor. The new SEAT Leon 1.5 The three tanks’ total capacity is 17.3

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Grant applications are sought to develop rapid processing technologies for carbon fiber reinforced polymers that can be used in primary and secondary structures of passenger vehicles. saline water).

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