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Identification of small molecule surrogate for cellulose provides insight into fundamental chemistry of pyrolysis; optimization of next-generation biorefineries

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Understanding the condensed-phase chemistry is critical to the widespread commercialization of pyrolysis, since the former determines the quality of the bio-oil intermediate and therefore the overall economics of the process.The lack of mechanistic understanding of pyrolysis chemistry is a product of the complex reaction environment.

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Argonne-led study insights help to reduce degradation in fuel cells and extend lifetime

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The investigation enabled them to identify the degradation mechanism during the cathodic ORR, and the insights guided the design of a nanocatalyst that uses gold to eliminate platinum dissolution. The dissolution of platinum occurs at the atomic and molecular scale during exposure to the highly corrosive environment in fuel cells.

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DOE awards $100M in 2nd funding round for 32 Energy Frontier Research Centers

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The centers selected for the second round of funding will help lay the scientific groundwork for fundamental advances in solar energy, electrical energy storage, carbon capture and sequestration, materials and chemistry by design, biosciences, and extreme environments. Light-Material Interactions in Energy Conversion (LMI).

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RingGo survey: only two-fifths of UK drivers likely to consider an EV for next vehicle

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The pandemic has seen a wave of strong activism and more conversations around sustainability, which has driven the nation to re-evaluate mobility solutions. However, this alone will not drive the widespread change needed to really make an impact on the environment, and this challenge cannot be put on the shoulders of motorists alone.

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Venturi Formula E racer features electric drive from ZF

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At the same time, the know-how gained and tried out in motor racing provides insights that go directly into volume production development. The result is that the electric drive with specially designed transmission ratio and power electronics achieves much higher energy conversion efficiency than volume production applications.

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Ricardo study provides insights into lean, clean and RDE-compliant gasoline engine technologies

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However, NO x emissions control at the tailpipe remains a major issue, as reducing NO x emissions is a significant challenge in an excess-oxygen environment. The conventional three-way catalyst (TWC) is thus not an option for lean gasoline exhaust conditions. These elements are also further combined into more complex systems.

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IBM and Green eMotion project on EV roaming

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Utilities will also benefit, as the IT platform provides interoperable standards and payment support, reducing potential management issues with financial settlement and international conversion. This is part of the broader European Recovery Plan to reduce CO 2 emissions by 60% by the year 2050.

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