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Study provides more insight into air pollution mechanisms that cause cardiovascular diseases

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Of particular interest is the fact that with regard to the much-discussed diesel exhaust emissions, particulate matter and not nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), both of which are produced by burning diesel fuel, have a negative effect on vascular function. —Thomas Münzel. —Professor Jos Lelieveld.

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EPA announces 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards; green chemistry market opportunity projected to be $98.5B by 2020, about 2% of total market

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The awards recognize pioneering chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. Designing greener chemicals: The Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Gotion High-Tech launches new L600 LMFP Astroinno battery; single-cell energy density of 240Wh/kg

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Its research institution in Cleveland, Ohio has developed a new electrolyte for LMFP, which has greatly improved the cycle and storage performance at high temperatures. With its in-house LMFP materials and electrolytes, Gotion High-Tech successfully developed the Astroinno L600 battery cell.

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Army Research Lab team working to design piston engines optimized for JP-8

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Kweon said the design gap is namely due to the fact that not enough information exists in industry and government on the specific combustion characteristics associated with JP-8’s use in intermittent combustion engines. ARL’s vehicle technology research dates back to the early 1980s in gas turbine engines.

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