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  London, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Bio-based materials, often promoted as eco-friendly replacements for conventional plastics, may present more significant risks to certain vital species than the plastic materials they aim to replace, according to a recent study. These materials are widely used in textiles and products such as clothing, wet wipes, and menstrual products, promoted for their reduced environmental impact. However, bio-based fibers, like conventional plastics, release microfibers into the environment through processes ... read more |
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Cobalt copper tandem catalysts transform CO2 into renewable ethanolBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have unveiled a pioneering approach to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, providing a sustainable alternative for chemical applicatio ... more 
Sacred cow: coal-hungry India eyes bioenergy to cut carbonBarsana, India (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Venerated as incarnations of Hindu deities, India's sacred cows are also being touted as agents of energy transition by a government determined to promote biogas production to cut its dependence on coal. ... more 
Waste heat from London sewers eyed to warm UK parliamentLondon (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 London landmarks including the UK parliament could be warmed by low-carbon heat powered by the River Thames, the London Underground train system and even the sewer network under new government plans. ... more 
Are bioplastics really the wonder alternative to petro plasticsParis (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics are emerging, made from everything from banana leaves to tomato skins, especially for food packaging. ... more |
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Innovative catalyst converts CO2 to methane using electricityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 Researchers from the University of Bonn and University of Montreal have developed a highly efficient catalyst capable of converting carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into methane (CH4) using elec ... more |
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New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuelLos 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 Process ... more 
Electrochemical cell converts captured carbon to green fuel with high efficiencyTokyo, 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 
Using sunlight to recycle harmful gases into valuable productsLos 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 
New study highlights improved ethanol production method using CO2 and NanocatalystsBerlin, 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 |
Biomethane Production on Peat Soils Leads to Higher CO2 Emissions than Natural GasLondon, 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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CABBI team designs efficient bioenergy crops that need less water to growUrbana, IL (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 Drought stress has long been a limiting factor for crop production around the world, a challenge exacerbated by climate change. For more than a century scientists have targeted a key plant tra ... more 
Engineered microbes efficiently convert CO2 into key pharmaceutical precursorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024 While many microbes are known for causing illness or spoiling food, others are crucial for sustaining life and can be engineered to produce specific compounds. Researchers from 'ACS Sustainable Chem ... more 
UK power firm to pay fine over inaccurate data on woodLondon (AFP) Aug 29, 2024 British electricity generation firm Drax has agreed to pay GBP25 million ($33 million) for reporting inaccurate data on the wood it burns in its power plant, the UK's energy regulator Ofgem said Thursday. ... more 
Turning bacteria into bioplastic factoriesSt. Louis MO (SPX) Aug 23, 2024 In a world overrun by petroleum-based plastics, scientists are searching for alternatives that are more sustainable, more biodegradable and far less toxic to the environment. Two new studies b ... more |
UCF Researcher Develops Nature-Inspired Technology to Convert CO2 into Useful Fuels and ChemicalsLos 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 buildupTunja, 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 
Polymer-Coated Copper Electrodes Enhance Selectivity in CO2 Conversion to Multicarbon FuelsSydney, 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 
A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeineBoston 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 |
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Activists take aim at bank financing Serbia biomass projectsBelgrade (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 FuelLos 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
Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuelColumbus 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 
Methanol-powered ship to set sail for Europe's first 'green' routeRotterdam, 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 |
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Shell sees heavy writedowns in Q2 due to shelved biofuel projectLondon (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 |
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Sky's the limit for biofuelsBoston 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 EmissionsBerlin, 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
Vast Gets Approval for Solar Methanol Plant in Port AugustaSydney, 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 shipper claims milestone with bio-methanol refuellingSingapore (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 |
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