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A faster, lower-temperature method for generating graphite with iron-oxide catalyst
Traditional methods for making graphite involve heating premium needle coke and coal-tar pitch at temperatures above 3,000ºC in a process that requires several days of heating and cooling. A new process developed by researchers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory…
Pilot plant launched for process that makes lime sustainably from industrial waste
Calcining limestone (CaCO3) to produce lime (CaO) is a key industrial process for making cement, steel and chemicals, among other uses. Lime production is a target for CO2-abatement efforts because it generates a great deal of CO2 emissions, not only…
Organic flow-battery electrolyte powered by a supramolecular “handshake”
Flow batteries have been widely deployed in large-scale energy-storage applications in recent years, but the low energy density and high cost of the incumbent vanadium electrolyte limit the long-term return on investment of such systems. A new organic redox flow-battery…
Research project looks to eliminate PFAS and iridium from PEM electrolysis
The PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolysis process, which is particularly suitable for producing green hydrogen when the supply of electricity from wind power and photovoltaic systems fluctuates, is still very expensive compared to production using fossil fuels. Sustainability is also…
Operations commence at world’s largest methanation test facility
Inpex Corp. (Tokyo) and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. commenced demonstration operations of a methanation test facility for a joint technology development project aimed at the practical implementation of a CO2 methanation system to achieve carbon neutrality for city gas. This…
Nextchem launches new process technology for polytetramethylene ether glycol
MAIRE S.p.A. (Milan) announced that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary CONSER, a technology licensor for high-value chemical derivatives and biodegradable plastics, is reinforcing its portfolio with the introduction of the new NX CONSER PolyFlexTM technology to produce polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG),…
SUEZ and Pyreg launch pyrolysis technology to produce biochar from sewage sludge
SUEZ and PYREG, a global leader in organic waste pyrolysis solutions, are pleased to announce the deployment of Pyrolis® S2B, an innovative integrated solution for pyrocarbonization. This cutting-edge technology converts sewage sludge into biochar, offering a sustainable carbon sequestration solution…
Updated membrane material supports low-alkalinity water electorolysis
As green hydrogen emerges as a key next-generation clean energy source, securing technologies that enable its stable and cost-effective production has become a critical challenge. However, conventional water electrolysis technologies face limitations in large-scale deployment due to high system costs…
Novel nanobubble generator enters commercial service at Saudi Aramco site
In late December 2025, a system that uses electric fields — rather than mechanical means — to generate nanometer-sized gas bubbles entered operation at a commercial site in Saudi Arabia. The nanobubble-generating technology was developed by the startup company AquaB…
Novel gasification scheme piloted for recycling of absorbent hygiene products
Post-consumer absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), such as infant diapers, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence products, present unique challenges for recycling, because they contain compound materials like superabsorbent polymers and non-woven fabrics, as well as bio-hazardous waste, which are difficult…