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DOE awards $97M to 33 bioenergy research and development projects

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University of Alabama. University of North Dakota. North Carolina State University. Oregon State University. University of Cincinnati. University of Maryland - College Park. Princeton University. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Utah State University. Project title.

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New halogen conversion-intercalation chemistry enables high-energy density aqueous Li-ion battery

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A team of researchers led by a group from the University of Maryland has. For comparison, all energy densities were converted using the total weight of the positive and negative electrodes (not counting the electrolyte and cell packaging). volts versus Li/Li +. V) and Cl ? Yang et al. Yang et al.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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Of those selected, approximately 43% of OPEN 2018 projects will be led by universities, 35% by small businesses, and the remainder by large businesses, non-profit organizations or federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs). University of California, San Diego. University of Delaware.

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Nissan developing electric vehicles powered by ethanol-fueled solid oxide fuel cells; commercialization in 2020

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The new e-Bio Fuel Cell system—a world-first for automotive use—features an an SOFC stack and an on-board reformer to convert 100% ethanol or ethanol-blended water (55% water, 45% ethanol) to hydrogen. Ethanol-blended water is easier and safer to handle than most other fuels. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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GLBRC research review concludes cellulosic biofuels can benefit the environment if managed correctly

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Nitrogen fertilization can substantially discount the climate and water quality benefits of bioenergy crops if applied in excess of plant need; some high-productivity perennial crops require little if any supplemental N. —Robertson et al. A further, overarching principle is that there is no best crop for all locations.

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Aemetis receives EPA approval and EU ISCC certification for distilled biodiesel

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In September 2013, EPA granted Aemetis approval to produce ethanol using grain sorghum and biogas at its converted corn ethanol plant to generate D5 Advanced Biofuels Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). esters and nearly no monoglycerides, water or other contaminants. Earlier post.).

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Laser-burned graphene could replace platinum as fuel cell catalyst

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Researchers at the Tour Lab at Rice University developed an improved cost-effective approach using direct laser scribing to prepare graphene embedded with various types of metallic nanoparticles. Further doping of the material with sulfur allowed for hydrogen evolution, another catalytic process that converts water into hydrogen.

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