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Verdezyne groundbreaking for first bio-based DDDA plant; replacing petroleum

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a synthetic biology company producing bio-based chemicals, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its VerdePalm plant, Verdezyne’s first commercial-scale renewable chemicals manufacturing facility, in southern Malaysia. —Chad Waite, Chairman of the Verdezyne Board of Directors. Verdezyne Inc.,

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Unifrax introduces new nano-structured alumina catalyst support technology for a greener catalytic conversion option: Eco-lytic

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Unifrax will have commercial production capability on-line in late 2021. Our product is designed to enhance emissions reductions, reduce the need for precious raw materials, extend cleaner engine lives and help drive a more sustainable carbon footprint through vehicle weight reduction.

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Northwestern team develops new approach to catalyst design using SPBCL and DFT; new HER catalyst 7x more active than Pt

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We combined theory, a powerful new tool for synthesizing nanoparticles and more than one metallic element—in this case, an alloy consisting of platinum, copper and gold—to create a catalyst that is seven times more active than state-of-the-art commercial platinum. —Professor Chad A. Mirkin, co-corresponding author.

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Ioxus Developing Higher Power Density Ultracapacitors

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Ioxus , a young (2006) ultracapacitor spin-off from Custom Electronics, an established supplier of high-reliability capacitors to commercial and military clients since 1964, is targeting the development of higher power density, compact ultracapacitors, applied in a full range of applications spanning military, industrial and automotive needs.

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Yissum offering novel high-performance anode for sodium-ion batteries; antimony sulphide nanoparticle-coated graphene

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However, low capacity and poor rate capability of existing anodes have been major obstacles to the commercialization of NIBs. The material provides more than two times the capacity of hard carbon, retains its charge capacity even at high current rates, and exhibits a charge and discharge time of 10 minutes. Prikhodchenko, Chad W.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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is like a teenage intern,” said Chad Burt, co-owner of the travel adviser network Outside Agents , “better, smarter, faster than you, but you need to lead them.” Show more Credit… Chanelle Nibbelink Train lovers and travelers concerned about their carbon footprint have a lot to choose from this year — especially in Europe.

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