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Researchers team up algae and bacteria to boost hydrogen production

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A team from the University of Cordoba in Spain and the University of Tehran in Iran has been searching for ways to increase hydrogen production by using microorganisms, specifically microalgae and bacteria. This study is a proof of concept for the synergetic biohydrogen production in alga-bacteria co-cultures.

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BAIC BJEV in strategic cooperation with Dresden University of Technology for lightweighting technology

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BAIC BJEV), a subsidiary of BAIC, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dresden University of Technology (TUD) to create the Sino-German Automotive Light Weighting Technology Joint R&D Center. He expressed his hope that the cooperation between BAIC BJEV and TUD will establish benchmarks for the industry. Earlier post.).

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European EAGLE project to develop gasoline engine with 50% peak efficiency; Renault to manufacture prototype

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The EAGLE (Efficient Additivated Gasoline Lean Engine) European research project is led by the French research organization IFP Energies nouvelles, with the participation of eight partners from Germany, France, Italy and Spain. —Jean-Marc Zaccardi, researcher at IFP Energies nouvelles and coordinator of the project.

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New efficient biphasic catalytic process for conversion of biomass to dense jet-range fuels

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However, industrial synthesis is costly, and the precursor from hydrocracking of petroleum has low selectivity. The concept of biTCP has the potential to be generalized for the conversion of various biomass feedstocks to renewable hydrocarbon fuels with high carbon efficiencies. Cyclic hydrocarbons (i.e. —Yang et al.

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Thermal Solar Goes Where PVs Can’t

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Or, solar thermal can directly provide heat for industrial processes to make steel, cement, and chemicals—all energy-intensive sectors that are difficult to clean up. Today, nearly 120 projects operate worldwide, and Spain claims more than a third of total installed capacity.

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Thermal Solar Goes Where PVs Can’t

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Or, solar thermal can directly provide heat for industrial processes to make steel, cement, and chemicals—all energy-intensive sectors that are difficult to clean up. Today, nearly 120 projects operate worldwide, and Spain claims more than a third of total installed capacity.

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Worldwide Campaign for Neurorights Notches Its First Win

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Indeed, 2022 may be the year that neurorights becomes a hot topic, bringing the young neurotech industry and the human rights community into uncomfortable conversations. Spain’s new. The NeuroRights Foundation can claim much of the credit for the developments in Chile , Spain, and the U.N.

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