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Photocatalytic optical fibers convert water into hydrogen

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APRIL 6, 2020

Researchers at the University of Southampton have transformed optical fibers into photocatalytic microreactors that convert water into hydrogen fuel using solar energy. Alongside hydrogen generation from water, the multi-disciplinary research team is investigating photochemical conversion of carbon dioxide into synthetic fuel.

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Oxford team directly converts CO2 to jet fuel using iron-based catalysts

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a method to convert CO 2 directly into aviation fuel using a novel, inexpensive iron-based catalyst. Fe 5 C 2 by CO 2 /water in the first hours of the catalytic reaction. An open-access paper on their work is published in the journal Nature Communications. Fe 5 C 2 respectively.

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Stanford researchers make ammonia from air and water microdroplets

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MAY 1, 2023

Stanford researchers, with a colleague from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, have developed a simple and environmentally sound way to make ammonia with tiny droplets of water and nitrogen from the air. Water microdroplets are the hydrogen source for N 2 in contact with Fe 3 O 4. The conversion rate reaches 32.9 ± 1.38

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Study finds direct seawater splitting has substantial drawbacks to conventional water splitting, offers almost no advantage

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JUNE 16, 2021

A study by a team of researchers from Technische Universität Berlin (TUB) and Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft has found that direct seawater splitting for hydrogen production has substantial drawbacks compared to conventional water splitting and offers almost no advantage. Additionally, H 2 O is needed for water splitting.

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Cambridge researchers develop standalone device that makes formic acid from sunlight, CO2 and water

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Researchers at the University of Cambridge, with colleagues at the University of Tokyo, have developed a standalone device that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into formic acid, a carbon-neutral fuel, without requiring any additional components or electricity. —senior author Professor Erwin Reisner. —Dr Wang.

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New photocatalytic system converts carbon dioxide to valuable fuel more efficiently than natural photosynthesis

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AUGUST 13, 2023

The new system mimics a natural chloroplast to convert carbon dioxide in water into methane, very efficiently using light. Photosynthesis is the process by which chloroplasts in plants and some organisms use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to create food or energy.

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Twelve and LanzaTech successfully convert CO2 to ethanol

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MARCH 4, 2022

Our partnership with Twelve provides us with the feedstock needed to create critical resources like ethanol without adding CO 2 to the atmosphere. This work will see Twelve converting CO 2 to CO, which will in turn be converted by LanzaTech’s proprietary microbe to isopropyl alcohol (IPA).

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Multicomponent catalytic system efficiently converts carbon dioxide to methanol

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JULY 26, 2020

Inspired by naturally occurring processes, a team of Boston College chemists used a multi-catalyst system to convert carbon dioxide to methanol at the lowest temperatures reported with high activity and selectivity. The third catalyst in the system, which is typically incompatible with the first catalyst, then converts this ester to methanol.

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PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a new method to convert captured CO 2 into methane, the primary component of natural gas. Different methods for converting CO 2 into methane have long been known. Using EEMPA instead reduces the energy needed to fuel such a reaction.

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Exeter team develops low-cost photoelectrode for spontaneous water-splitting using sunlight

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MAY 9, 2018

The nanostructured photoelectrode results in spontaneous hydrogen evolution from water without any external bias applied with a faradaic efficiency of 30% and excellent stability. One way this could be achieved is by using photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting which directly converts water and sunlight to solar fuel (hydrogen).

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Study finds the wettability of porous electrode surfaces is key to making efficient water-splitting or carbon-capturing systems

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MARCH 27, 2021

As water-splitting technologies improve, often using porous electrode materials to provide greater surface areas for electrochemical reactions, their efficiency is often limited by the formation of bubbles that can block or clog the reactive surfaces. As a result, there were substantial changes of the transport overpotential. 2021.02.015.

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Converting wastepaper to biocrude and hydrogen

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MAY 12, 2013

The researchers decided to explore the potential for converting wastepaper to fuels. This aspect of subcritical water processing of biomass is attractive as it encompasses several competing reaction pathways converting biomass to liquefied biocrude and gaseous fuels such as H 2 and/hydrocarbons. —Tungal and Shende.

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UCSD/Sapphire team shows marine algae can be engineered to perform as well as fresh water algae to produce enzymes and biofuels; removing the constraint of fresh water

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

have demonstrated for the first time that genetically engineered marine algae can be just as capable as fresh water algae in producing industrially relevant products such as enzymes or biofuels. What our research shows is that we can achieve in marine species exactly what we’ve already done in fresh water species. Earlier post.).

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DOE releases report on water-energy nexus

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JUNE 19, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report that frames an integrated challenge and opportunity space around the water-energy nexus for DOE and its partners and lays the foundation for future efforts. Present day water and energy systems are tightly intertwined. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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RIKEN researchers develop bio-inspired catalyst that splits water at neutral pH

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AUGUST 9, 2014

Plants use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and oxygen. The process starts in a cluster of manganese, calcium and oxygen atoms at the heart of a protein complex called photosystem II, which splits water to form oxygen gas, protons and electrons. —Yamaguchi et al.

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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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APRIL 20, 2018

For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has published state-by-state energy and water Sankey diagrams in one location so that analysts and policymakers can find all the information they need in one place. General location of energy and water categories. Energy and water generally “flows” from left to right.

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New fast hydrothermal process converts 65% of wet algae feedstock sample to biocrude in one minute

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Phillip Savage at the University of Michigan has found that with appropriate parameters, hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) can convert 65% of wet algae (a Nannochloropsis species) into biocrude in one minute. They saw their best results, with about half of the algae converted to biocrude, after treating it for 10 to 40 minutes at 570 degrees.

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University of Utah engineers develop fast method to convert algae to biocrude

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MARCH 18, 2019

bacteria, fungi, and algae) may be grown on non-arable land and with saline water, wastewater or/and produced water from mineral and petroleum extraction. Algal biocrude obtained from CIJMs converts successfully into biodiesel, and cascades of CIJMs increase the net lipid production. corn), microorganisms (e.g.,

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ABTC inferred resources report finds Tonopah Flats may hold 15.8 million tons lithium carbonate equivalent

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MARCH 1, 2023

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) ( earlier post ) announced results of its third-party Qualified Person (QP)-audited Inferred Resource Report that details the analysis of its lithium deposit at its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project in Nevada. The inferred resources report concludes that Tonopah Flats may hold an estimated 15.8

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

There are currently 11 commercial plants at the Salton Sea field producing geothermal energy, a process in which hot fluids are pumped up from deep underground and the heat is then converted to electricity. We’ll look at how quickly might you expect the resource to be regenerated—is it centuries? Credit: Jenny Nuss/Berkeley Lab).

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EPFL team develops low-cost water splitting cell with solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 12.3%

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Michael Grätzel at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland has developed a highly efficient and low-cost water-splitting cell combining an advanced perovskite tandem solar cell and a bi-functional Earth-abundant catalyst. Splitting water requires an applied voltage of at least 1.23 V and up to 1.5

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Researchers propose testing standards for particulate photocatalysts in solar fuel production

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In this regard, photocatalytic water splitting has attracted significant interest as a cost-effective means to convert sustainable solar energy into valuable chemicals. Photocatalytic water splitting has attracted great interest as a means of cost-effective conversion of sustainable solar energy to valuable chemicals.

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New efficient, low-temperature catalyst for converting water and CO to hydrogen and CO2

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JUNE 24, 2017

Scientists in the US and China have developed a new low-temperature catalyst for producing high-purity hydrogen gas while simultaneously using up carbon monoxide (CO) via the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction. Its synergy with adjacent Mo sites in α-MoC can effectively activate water at low temperature. —Yao et al.

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Oleophobic hydrophobic magnetic sponge selectively soaks up oil, sparing water and wildlife

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MAY 29, 2020

A Northwestern Engineering-led team has developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. Currently used solutions include burning the oil, using chemical dispersants to breakdown oil into very small droplets, skimming oil floating on top of water and/or absorbing it with expensive, unrecyclable sorbents.

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Australian researchers develop new hybrid plasma electrocatalytic process to produce green ammonia

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The method makes green ammonia from air, water and renewable electricity and does not require the high temperatures, high pressure and huge infrastructure currently needed to produce this essential compound. The way that we did it does not rely on fossil fuel resources, nor emit CO 2. —Dr Jalili. kWh/mol NH 3.

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DOE awards $27.5M to 16 water infrastructure projects

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MARCH 23, 2021

million to 16 water infrastructure projects. Modern technology has the potential to reduce energy use in aging water infrastructure, particularly in wastewater treatment, which demands up to 2% of domestic electricity use each year. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $27.5

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RWTH Aachen researchers report on two methods to convert CO2 to chemicals and fuels

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AUGUST 7, 2012

The conventional industrial process for the production of methanol starts with syngas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide obtained from fossil resources. A number of approaches for converting CO 2 to methanol (CH 3 OH) have been developed. —Leitner and Klankermayer. Wesselbaum, S., Hintermair, U. and Leitner, W.

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SoCalGas introduces STARS solar hydrogen generation system at California Air Resources Board Symposium

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MAY 18, 2018

(SoCalGas) introduced an innovative new solar-powered hydrogen generation system during the California Air Resources Board Technology Expo and Symposium at the University of California, Riverside. STARS converts a record-setting 70% of solar energy into chemical energy.

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Berkeley Lab nanoscale imaging study yields key insights into photo-electrochemical water splitting

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JULY 23, 2018

In the quest to realize artificial photosynthesis to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into fuel—just as plants do—researchers need to not only identify materials to efficiently perform photoelectrochemical water splitting, but also to understand why a certain material may or may not work.

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Berkeley Lab team validates bio-analogous technique for converting CO2 into liquid acetate

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have demonstrated a new technique, modeled after a metabolic process found in some bacteria, for converting CO 2 into liquid acetate, a key ingredient in “liquid sunlight” or solar fuels produced through artificial photosynthesis.

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Researchers split water by altering photosynthetic machinery in plants; semi-artificial photosynthesis

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

They used natural sunlight to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen using a mixture of biological components and manmade technologies. A new paper, published in Nature Energy , outlines how the researchers at the Reisner Laboratory in Cambridge developed their platform to achieve unassisted solar-driven water-splitting.

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CSIRO team optimistic about use of nitrogenase in applications such as green ammonia production for carrying H2

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JULY 27, 2020

In addition to ongoing work on improving the H-B process, another alternative is the electrochemical synthesis of ammonia, where water electrolysis and the ammonia synthesis occur simultaneously in the same reactor via an electrochemical reaction route. b) Outline of the process using nitrogenase enzymes. —Rapson et al. 202001433.

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PNAS study finds Vertimass CADO efficient way to convert ethanol to biohydrocarbons; 40 to 96% reduction in GHGs, based on feedstock

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Unlike prior processes for converting alcohols into hydrocarbons with multiple steps for dehydration, oligomerization, and hydrogenation, the Vertimass consolidated alcohol dehydration and oligomerization (CADO) conversion is accomplished in a single reactor system using a metal exchanged zeolite catalyst. GJ in the near future.

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Novozymes launches commercial enzyme technology to convert waste oils into biodiesel

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DECEMBER 2, 2014

Novozymes has launched Eversa Transform, the first commercially available enzymatic solution (a liquid lipase) to convert both glycerides and free fatty acids (FFA) into biodiesel. equivalent MeOH, 35°C/95°F, 2% water and 20 to 24 hours reaction time. a caustic wash step or a resin-catalyzed esterification. Source: Novozymes.

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BMW i Ventures invests in Natural Fiber Welding; plant-based leathers, yarns and foams

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JULY 18, 2021

MIRUM is far less resource-intensive to produce than animal leather and synthetic leather. In addition to having an extremely low carbon footprint, MIRUM requires no water during manufacturing and dyeing. NFW has developed novel technologies to replace incumbent petrochemical-based materials (e.g.

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Researchers develop titanium and copper heterostructured photocatalyst for conversion of CO2 into CH4

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Under illumination for 6 hours, the optimized reduced titania-Cu 2 O photocatalyst enables 0.13% photoreduction of highly diluted CO 2 with water vapors to 462 nmol g ?1 What if we drew inspiration from photosynthesis, the process by which plants use sunlight to convert CO2 and water into useful chemicals? —Prof In.

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Virginia Tech team develops process for high-yield production of hydrogen from xylose under mild conditions

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APRIL 3, 2013

Percival Zhang, has developed a process to convert xylose—the second-most abundant sugar in plants—into hydrogen with approaching 100% of the theoretical yield. In the process, hydrogen is produced from xylose and water in one reactor containing 13 enzymes, including a novel polyphosphate xylulokinase (XK). earlier post ).

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INL researchers develop high-performance oxygen electrode for PCEC cell; high-temperature electrolysis

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APRIL 22, 2020

Researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have developed a new electrode material for a protonic ceramic electrochemical cell (PCEC) that can efficiently convert excess electricity and water into hydrogen. Water splitting reaction on oxygen electrode and PNC’s hydration. The triple conducting oxide of PrNi 0.5

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Researchers devise photochemical process to convert bio-acetone to green jet fuel additive

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), with colleagues at Yale University, have developed a photochemical process to convert acetone derived from plants (bio-acetone) into a mixture of polycyclic alkanes, the high energy density of which is appropriate for high-perfomance aviation applications. Ryan et al. —Ryan et al.

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Israel begins natural gas production from deepwater Tamar field in Eastern Mediterranean

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MARCH 31, 2013

On Saturday, Israel’s Ministry of Energy & Water Resources reported that commercial natural gas production had begun from the deepwater Tamar field (c. Leviathan’s resource is estimated at 17 Tcf gross, 6 Tcf net. Source: Delek Energy , Ministry of Energy and Water Resources. Source: Noble Energy. Click to enlarge.

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CoorsTek proton ceramic membranes produce hydrogen from ammonia, natural gas or biogas

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MAY 20, 2022

Proton ceramic membranes are electrochemical energy converters that work by first splitting hydrogen-containing molecules, such as water or methane, and then further breaking hydrogen atoms into protons and electrons. Clark et al.

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Researchers devise seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzer for turning seawater into hydrogen

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APRIL 12, 2023

Generation of H 2 and O 2 from untreated water sources represents a promising alternative to ultrapure water required in contemporary proton exchange membrane-based electrolysis. A representation of the team’s bipolar membrane system that converts seawater into hydrogen gas. Resources D.H. Marin, J.T. Perryman et al.

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Schlumberger to integrate Gradient water technology in direct lithium extraction process

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Schlumberger has entered into a partnership with Gradiant , a global water solutions provider, to introduce a key sustainable technology into the production process for battery-grade lithium compounds. Proper natural resource management is essential in mineral production, and nowhere more so than in lithium.

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ETH Zürich, Total team develops new catalyst to convert CO2 and H2 directly to methanol efficiently

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JULY 30, 2019

Scientists at ETH Zürich and oil and gas company Total have developed a new catalyst that efficiently converts CO 2 and hydrogen directly into methanol. It is possible to convert it into fuels and a wide variety of chemical products, including those that today are mainly based on fossil resources.

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Photocatalytic optical fibers convert water into hydrogen

Oxford team directly converts CO2 to jet fuel using iron-based catalysts

Stanford researchers make ammonia from air and water microdroplets

Study finds direct seawater splitting has substantial drawbacks to conventional water splitting, offers almost no advantage

Cambridge researchers develop standalone device that makes formic acid from sunlight, CO2 and water

New photocatalytic system converts carbon dioxide to valuable fuel more efficiently than natural photosynthesis

Twelve and LanzaTech successfully convert CO2 to ethanol

Multicomponent catalytic system efficiently converts carbon dioxide to methanol

PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

Exeter team develops low-cost photoelectrode for spontaneous water-splitting using sunlight

Study finds the wettability of porous electrode surfaces is key to making efficient water-splitting or carbon-capturing systems

Converting wastepaper to biocrude and hydrogen

UCSD/Sapphire team shows marine algae can be engineered to perform as well as fresh water algae to produce enzymes and biofuels; removing the constraint of fresh water

DOE releases report on water-energy nexus

RIKEN researchers develop bio-inspired catalyst that splits water at neutral pH

Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

New fast hydrothermal process converts 65% of wet algae feedstock sample to biocrude in one minute

University of Utah engineers develop fast method to convert algae to biocrude

ABTC inferred resources report finds Tonopah Flats may hold 15.8 million tons lithium carbonate equivalent

Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

EPFL team develops low-cost water splitting cell with solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 12.3%

Researchers propose testing standards for particulate photocatalysts in solar fuel production

New efficient, low-temperature catalyst for converting water and CO to hydrogen and CO2

Oleophobic hydrophobic magnetic sponge selectively soaks up oil, sparing water and wildlife

Australian researchers develop new hybrid plasma electrocatalytic process to produce green ammonia

DOE awards $27.5M to 16 water infrastructure projects

RWTH Aachen researchers report on two methods to convert CO2 to chemicals and fuels

SoCalGas introduces STARS solar hydrogen generation system at California Air Resources Board Symposium

Berkeley Lab nanoscale imaging study yields key insights into photo-electrochemical water splitting

Berkeley Lab team validates bio-analogous technique for converting CO2 into liquid acetate

Researchers split water by altering photosynthetic machinery in plants; semi-artificial photosynthesis

CSIRO team optimistic about use of nitrogenase in applications such as green ammonia production for carrying H2

PNAS study finds Vertimass CADO efficient way to convert ethanol to biohydrocarbons; 40 to 96% reduction in GHGs, based on feedstock

Novozymes launches commercial enzyme technology to convert waste oils into biodiesel

BMW i Ventures invests in Natural Fiber Welding; plant-based leathers, yarns and foams

Researchers develop titanium and copper heterostructured photocatalyst for conversion of CO2 into CH4

Virginia Tech team develops process for high-yield production of hydrogen from xylose under mild conditions

INL researchers develop high-performance oxygen electrode for PCEC cell; high-temperature electrolysis

Researchers devise photochemical process to convert bio-acetone to green jet fuel additive

Israel begins natural gas production from deepwater Tamar field in Eastern Mediterranean

CoorsTek proton ceramic membranes produce hydrogen from ammonia, natural gas or biogas

Researchers devise seawater-resilient bipolar membrane electrolyzer for turning seawater into hydrogen

Schlumberger to integrate Gradient water technology in direct lithium extraction process

ETH Zürich, Total team develops new catalyst to convert CO2 and H2 directly to methanol efficiently

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