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Nornickel presents market review of nickel and platinum group metals

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Russia-based Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, presented its eleventh review of the nickel and platinum group metals (PGM) markets based on the fundamental analysis of world economic and industry data. The deficit forecast for 2023 was revised to 0.2

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EPA opens door to consider Carbon Capture and Utilization as part of new Clean Power Plan; algae industry locks on

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The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), an algae industry trade association, quickly issued an enthusiastic statement hailing the option as “ a huge win for the algae industry, and one we have been working towards for more than a year.

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Researchers convert atmospheric CO2 to carbon nanofibers and nanotubes for use as anodes in Li-ion and Na-ion batteries

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Researchers from George Washington University and Vanderbilt University have demonstrated the conversion of atmospheric CO 2 into carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for use as high-performance anodes in both lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. times above that of sodium-ion batteries with graphite electrodes.

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Breakthrough on salt-tolerant wheat

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This research is a collaborative project between CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries, University of Adelaide, the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology. The salt-tolerant gene (known as TmHKT1;5-A) works by excluding sodium from the leaves. Dr. Rana Munns.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme initiated by the government in March 2020, aims to significantly enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities across various industries. This sectoral expansion is expected to further stimulate economic activity and drive industrial development.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The methodology applies to ultramafic rock-hosted mining operations worldwide, is easily scalable, and can be combined with chemical enhancement and subsequent ex-situ carbonation steps to maximize CO 2 sequestration and critical mineral yield to combat climate change and secure the US critical mineral supply. Columbia University.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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Cyclonatix, Inc is developing an industrial-sized motor/controller to operate with either DC or AC power sources, for applications in electric vehicles, solar-powered pumps, HVAC&R, gas compressors, and other commercial and industrial machines which require high efficiency, variable speed/torque, and low cost. Leap Photovoltaics Inc.

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