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A decarbonized electrolytic process for producing magnesium metal
Magnesium metal is a critical ingredient for aluminum alloys and it is widely used for desulfurization in steelmaking processes. Most magnesium metal is produced in China via high-energy-consumption processes. Now, technology company Magrathea (San Francisco, Calif.; www.magratheametals.com) has developed a…
Method for improving mechanical properties of carbon-fiber-reinforced composites
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer composites are attractive materials for applications requiring lightweight, strong components, such as aviation and automotive. However, their performance has been partially limited by the bonds between the polymer matrix and the embedded carbon fibers. Now, researchers at Oak…
Stable nanobubbles promote cleaner effluents from dairy processing
Wastewater from dairy processing facilities can be extremely challenging to treat — not only does the effluent usually contain high volumes of solids, minerals and organic matter, these loads can vary widely from hour to hour. A large cheese-processing facility…
New research project focuses on hydrogen production from seawater at offshore wind farms
The SalYsAse (saltwater electrolysis using marine bacteria on titanium gas diffusion layers) project, led by Prof. Dr Mirjam Perner, Professor of Geomicrobiology at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (Kiel, Germany), in collaboration with Kiel University of Applied…
RMIT researchers harness wastewater to accelerate hydrogen production
Research led by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University has developed an experimental invention to turn wastewater’s high contaminant load into an advantage for making green hydrogen that could reduce reliance on fresh water – a scarce resource…
Sulzer to deliver carbon-capture system for KEZO waste-to-energy plant in Switzerland
Sulzer Ltd. (Winterthur, Switzerland) has signed an agreement with KEZO (Zweckverband Kehrichtverwertung Zürcher Oberland), Zurich Oberland’s waste utilization service provider, to develop and deliver a licensed carbon capture solution for commercial validation at KEZO’s waste-to-energy plant in Hinwil, Switzerland. The…
First large-scale production of human type II collagen using plant-based feedstocks
Chiyoda Corp. (Tokyo) has developed a new foundational technology for producing useful chemicals — including human type II collagen — using plant-based feedstocks in a facility called the Plant Bio-Foundry, as part of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development…
Enhanced safety in polymer production
In the Ziegler-Natta polymerization process, precise temperature measurement is critical to prevent runaway reactions and ensure operator safety. A major risk arises if a thermowell leaks, potentially exposing personnel to hazardous materials during maintenance. Endress+Hauser’s iTHERM ModuLine TM131 with Dual…
Small-angle X-ray scattering reveals catalyst degradation routes for CO2RR
The CO2 electrochemical reduction reaction (CO2RR) has intrigued scientists for decades as a way to make fuel and chemicals from the greenhouse gas CO2. Prior research identified copper as a CO2RR catalyst, and has revealed the active sites where electrocatalysis…
This biosolids gasification technology also destroys PFAS
A new gasification process designed for the disposal of biosolids is also capable of destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminants, which are typically very resistant to conventional treatment processes. Aries Clean Technologies (Franklin, Tenn.; www.ariescleantech.com) recently validated its fluidized-bed…