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QUB spin-out to commercialize to technique for production of MOFs; storage for natural gas vehicles

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Chemists at Queen’s University Belfast (Ireland) have devised a novel environmentally friendly technique which allows the rapid production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The technology is to be commercialized by a spin-out from the University, MOF Technologies. Example of mechanochemical production of a MOF. Pichon et al.

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Power-to-gas trial to inject hydrogen into Australia’s gas grid; A$5M award to AquaHydrex

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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a trial for a new type of electrolyzer which could see excess renewable energy stored in the gas grid and used to decarbonize Australia’s gas supply. Storing renewable energy directly in the gas network was a logical first route to market for the invention.

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New nanolithia cathodes may address technical drawbacks of Li-air batteries; scalable, cheap and safer Li-air battery system

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An international team from MIT, Argonne National Laboratory and Peking University has demonstrated a lab-scale proof-of-concept of a new type of cathode for Li-air batteries that could overcome the current drawbacks to the technology, including a high potential gap (>1.2 V)

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STFC Rutherford Appleton Lab spin-off seeking to develop and commercialize a novel solid-state hydrogen storage technology; transportation applications

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The material could allow hydrogen to be stored in a cheap and practical way for transport applications, the company says. Once the hydride has been heated and the hydrogen driven off, the waste beads are moved to and stored in another lightweight plastic tank. Credit: ACS, Kurban et al. Click to enlarge.

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How Businesses and Building Owners Can Save on Energy Costs with Smart EV Charging and Energy Management

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Installing and operating EV charging stations offers businesses and owners of commercial and industrial buildings a winning proposition. Businesses, hospitals, and universities that offer workplace EV charging can attract and retain employees , while retail districts and shopping centers can attract tenants and increase customer traffic.

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With This Bionic Nose, COVID Survivors May Smell the Roses Again

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There won’t be Scotch tape on the final model,” says Costanzo , as he rearranges the gear in his lab at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), in Richmond. It is also intended to show off the sensor, which is the same type used for commercial electronic noses, or. The University of Manchester. But he does want to offer hope.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. Electricity is a commodity that is bought and sold, and yet unlike most other commodities, it cannot easily be stored.

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