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New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuel Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 27, 2024 Researchers from Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to convert lignin-based agricultural waste into sustainable aviation fuel. The breakthrough, published in 'Fuel Processing Technology', showcases a continuous process that transforms lignin, a primary component of plant cells, into jet fuel. This development could contribute significantly to the commercial viability of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). "This achievement moves the technology closer to real-world applica ... read more |
Electrochemical cell converts captured carbon to green fuel with high efficiency Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 18, 2024 Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed an innovative electrochemical cell that efficiently converts bicarbonate solution, derived from captured carbon, into formate fuel. This ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 Researchers at McGill University have developed a sunlight-driven method to convert two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. This breakthrough could offer both environmental ... more Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 A recent study titled 'Time-Resolved Operando Insights into the Tunable Selectivity of Cu-Zn Nanocubes during Pulsed CO2 Electroreduction' has revealed a more efficient method for converting carbon ... more London, UK (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 A rapid expansion in the cultivation of crops like maize to generate biomethane-a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels-is inadvertently causing significant carbon emissions. A new study by the UK Cen ... more |
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Available on Amazon Books Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 A University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher has created an innovative technology designed to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and transform it into valuable fuels and chemicals, potentially mitigat ... more |
In Colombia, hungry beetle larvae combat trash buildup Tunja, Colombia (AFP) Aug 13, 2024 In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup. ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 A research team led by Prof. Shaohua Shen from the International Research Center for Renewable Energy at Xi'an Jiaotong University has introduced an innovative approach to improve the electrochemica ... more Boston MA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 A sustainable source for clean energy may lie in old soda cans and seawater. MIT engineers have found that when the aluminum in soda cans is exposed in its pure form and mixed with seawater, t ... more Belgrade (AFP) July 29, 2024 Dozens of environmental groups on Monday urged German state-owned bank KfW to stop financing biomass energy projects in Serbia, citing deforestation and their reliance on carbon-based energy sources. ... more |
Chemists Develop Efficient Method to Convert CO2 into Sustainable Fuel Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Chemists have long sought to synthesize valuable materials from waste molecules. Now, an international team of scientists is leveraging electricity to make the process more efficient. In a rec ... more Available on Amazon Books |
Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel Columbus OH (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Now, an international collaboration of scientists is exploring ways to use electricity to streamline the ... more Rotterdam, Netherlands (AFP) July 9, 2024 The first methanol-powered ship to ply routes between Europe's busy ports was unveiled Tuesday in Rotterdam, with shipping owners hoping to spur efforts to bring down the industry's huge carbon footprint. ... more London (AFP) July 5, 2024 British oil giant Shell said Friday that it plans writedowns of up to $2 billion for its second quarter due to a shelved biofuels project in the Netherlands. ... more Boston MA (SPX) Jun 10, 2024 The United States has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Oak Ridge National Laboratory's John Field provided bi ... more |
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Reduces Non-CO2 Emissions Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Results from the first in-flight study on the use of 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) indicate a reduction in soot particle emissions and contrail ice crystal formation compared to conven ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 31, 2024 Vast (Vast Renewables Limited) (Nasdaq: VSTE), a renewable energy company specializing in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems, has received planning consent for Solar Methanol 1 (SM1). Th ... more Singapore (AFP) May 27, 2024 A Singapore shipping firm performed on Monday what it called the world's first simultaneous refuelling of a container ship with bio-methanol while it was being loaded with cargo in the port. ... more Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers at the University of Gothenburg are studying how bubbles form in biodiesel droplets to help improve the efficiency of biofuel engines. In an internal combustion engine, fuel is dis ... more |
Kimchi Institute process upcycles cabbage byproducts into bioplastics Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 11, 2024 As kimchi gains popularity worldwide, cabbage, a key ingredient, sees high wastage rates during its production and distribution, with over 30% discarded annually. This contributes significantly to e ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2024 Amid growing demands for sustainable energy solutions, scientists have developed a novel method to repurpose chicken fat, an abundant waste product, into valuable components for energy storage devic ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024 Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a novel photocatalyst, Rh/InGaN1-xOx, that uses solar energy to efficiently convert greenhouse gases into syngas. This nanoarchitecture co ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 08, 2024 Cellulose is a critical component of plant cell walls and a potential renewable resource for biofuels. Yet, its conversion into biofuel is notably slower and less efficient than other sources like c ... more |
Available on Amazon Books Singapore (AFP) May 6, 2024 Singapore Airlines said on Monday it will buy 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste, the first purchase of the low-carbon jet fuel from the Finnish firm's refinery in the city-state. ... more |
Twisting semiconductors enhances clean fuel generation efficiency London, UK (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 In a significant advancement for sustainable fuel generation, University of Cambridge researchers have enhanced the performance of copper oxide semiconductors. These semiconductors are crucial for d ... more |
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