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Novozymes launches commercial enzyme technology to convert waste oils into biodiesel

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Growing demand for vegetable oil in the food industry has resulted in increased prices, causing biodiesel producers to search for alternative—and more sustainable—feedstocks. waste oils with high FFAs have not been a viable feedstock option. free fatty acids (FFA). free fatty acids (FFA). FFA—i.e.,

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Aqua Metals and 6K Energy collaborate to establish sustainable US battery supply chain – Charged EVs

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Based on today’s metals prices, the materials supplied under this offtake agreement will have an estimated value of over $50 million annually once the two facilities reach capacity. At full scale, Aqua will provide 30% of the nickel and lithium carbonate needed at 6K’s PlusCAM facility.

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Rio Tinto declares maiden ore reserve at Jadar; major potential source of battery-grade lithium carbonate

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The scale and high grade nature of the Jadar mineralization provides the potential for a long-life operation in the first quartile of the industry cost curve for both products. The project under study consists of an underground mine, sustainable industrial processing and waste facilities as well as associated infrastructure.

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Lamborghini licenses MIT’s Cobalt-free organic battery tech for EVs – ET Auto

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The chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals. A scarce metal, its price can fluctuate dramatically, and much of the world’s cobalt deposits are located in politically unstable countries. However, cobalt has significant downsides.

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Lund researchers develop optimized two-phase enzymatic process for production of biodiesel

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The current predominant method for the transesterification of triglycerides (plant and animal oils and fats) to biodiesel (a mixture of esters) uses chemical catalysts (sodium or potassium hydroxides or alkoxides). The next step would be to adapt the methodology to readily available cheap waste oils.

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The EV Transition Explained: Battery Challenges

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The effects of Simon’s “profound changes” are readily apparent, forcing a 120-year-old industry to fundamentally reinvent itself. The competition for securing raw materials, along with the increased consumer demand, has caused EV prices to spike. These batteries are cobalt free, which alleviates several sourcing issues.

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Jervois to acquire SMP nickel & cobalt refinery in Brazil; concentrate from Idaho for refining, cobalt metal back to US

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Jervois Mining Limited will acquire 100% of the Sao Miguel Paulista nickel and cobalt refinery (SMP Refinery) in the Brazilian State of Sao Paulo from Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) (an investee company of Votorantim, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Latin America). Jervois will fund Deposit Payment via cash reserves.

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