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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. The transportation industry is going through an incredible transformation—vehicle manufacturers and regulators are focusing efforts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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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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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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In the HyLine system, hydrogen would be produced at industrial or commercial sites near and within urban areas, compressed to 15,000 psi, stored at centralized facilities as necessary, delivered via high-pressure pipeline to retail stations, and dispensed directly into FCEVs. 200 psi, in natural gas distribution pipelines.

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Ioxus unveils 16V/58F iMOD ultracapacitor module series for alternative energy markets

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a manufacturer of ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets ( earlier post ), unveiled its first 16V/58F iMOD series of ultracapacitor modules. Strong environmental protection for commercial and industrial applications. —Chad Hall.

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EIA ups total shale oil resource estimate by 13% to 419B barrels, shale gas by 4% to 7576 Tcf

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The addition of four countries—Chad, Kazakhstan, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—to a previous assessment covering 42 countries has resulted in a 13% increase in the global assessed total resource estimate for shale oil and a 4% increase for shale gas.

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The Race for the Next-Gen Space Station

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million to three aerospace consortiums to develop a new “commercial low Earth orbit destination.” NASA’s plan, for some years, has been for private industry to take over the routine work of space operations, with NASA as “one of many paying customers.” NASA has now awarded US $415.6 The largest module is inflatable.

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Ioxus Introduces 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad Ultracapacitor Cells with Higher Power Densities

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The 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad (F) ultracapacitors are smaller in size with increased energy and power density compared to products of other industry players. Chad Hall, Ioxus COO. Ioxus, Inc. Earlier post.). The ESR is the same as that of higher capacitance products. In general, as capacitance does up, the ESR goes down.

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