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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.) —Stuart Licht.

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GWU team develops cost-effective solar process to produce lime for cement without CO2 emission

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Conventional thermal decomposition production of lime (left) versus STEP direct solar conversion of calcium carbonate to calcium oxide (right). Conducive to our new solar process, electrolysis of molten carbonates forms oxides, which precipitate as calcium oxide when mixed with calcium carbonate. Click to enlarge. —Licht et al.

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DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

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The H2@Scale initiative will develop and enable the deployment of transformational technologies that produce and utilize green, low-cost hydrogen to achieve an economically competitive, deeply decarbonized future energy system across sectors. Click to enlarge. Increased energy system resiliency and flexibility.

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Berkeley study finds renewable portfolio standards insufficient to meet 2030 GHG emission targets; new policy required

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The researchers used a mixed-integer linear programming model— SWITCH (a loose acronym for Solar, Wind, Hydro and Conventional generators and Transmission)—to analyze least-cost generation, storage, and transmission capacity expansion for western North America under various policy and cost scenarios. 2012.01.031.

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A Complete Guide to the Extended Southern California Edison Charge Ready Program

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Placing EV chargers in economically impacted communities that suffer most from the effects of air pollution can potentially accelerate EV adoption and reduce the impact of climate change in these regions. What’s Included in the Program? She frequently covers Tesla and Elon Musk for GoBankingRates and GeekTravelGuide.net.

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X PRIZE Foundation Aims to Launch $100M in Prizes Over Next 10 Years, Targeting 4 Key Areas

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X PRIZE’s Energy & Environment Prize Group intends to catalyze a new era of clean, renewable, cost-effective energy with minimal impact on the climate and environment. Areas of consideration include breakthroughs in climate change, water resource management, energy distribution & storage, clean energy, energy efficiency/use.

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GWU team demonstrates one-pot process for optimized synthesis of controlled CNTs from CO2; coupling cement and C2CNT

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This synthesis consumes only CO 2 and electricity, and is constrained only by the cost of electricity. This research article focuses on a highly favored route to the synthesis of controlled nanostructures at high rate, high yield, and low cost by molten carbonate electrolysis. —Licht (2017). 2017.02.005.

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