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Date palm juice can inhibit corrosion of aluminum alloy used in aerospace applications

Green Car Congress

Date palm juice inhibited corrosion of an aluminum alloy called AA7075, used in aerospace and other applications, in a salt solution, according to a new study by Husnu Gerengi at Duzce University in Turkey. However, that film breaks down in some harsh environments, such as seawater, leaving the metal vulnerable. NaCl Solution.

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Interview With Juice Bar Charger CEO (Part Two)

CleanTechnica EVs

This is part two of my interview with Paul Vosper, CEO and President of Juice Bar, an EV charging manufacturer that is building a national EV charging infrastructure that will sustain the environment for future generations. In part one, Paul shared how he got involved with Juice Bar, how his EV ownership led him to […].

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Energy-Efficient One-Pot Process for Conversion of Biomass to HMF

Green Car Congress

A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reports the production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from monosaccharide (fructose and glucose), polysaccharide (inulin) and the Jerusalem artichoke juice by a simple one-pot reaction including hydrolysis and dehydration using solid acid under mild conditions. —Yang et al.

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Al Muratsuchi Votes To Kill Community Choice Then Finds Out He Was Duped & Calls Me To Apologize

Creative Greenius

The Greenius says these guys are long overdue for a colonoscopy and I know a great proctologist here in the South Bay. I’m sure the generous union health insurance will cover all the costs. I’ll make the appointment for you.

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Osaka Gas launches pilot project in Thailand to supply vehicle natural gas fuel from biogas

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Osaka Gas has been engaged in developing biogas refining technology since 2012 in a quest to utilize unused biogas, promote energy preservation, and help protect the environment. These include palm residue, the remnants of sugarcane crushed to extract juice, and food factory wastewater.

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Save $500 on Juiced e-bike bundles with extra batteries, Anker 192Wh power station hits $105, more

Baua Electric

Headlining today’s green deals is a promotional opportunity from Juiced Bikes to save $500 when bundling the new 52V G2 battery with a selection of discounted e-bikes. It features a seven-position height adjustment for whatever environment may need a trim and starts up with the simple push of a button.

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Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

Green Car Congress

Success in developing a sustainable composite could reduce vehicle weight and lower energy consumption, while paring the use of petrochemicals and the impact of vehicle production on the environment. Once harvested, the heart of the plant is roasted, before grinding and extracting its juices for distillation. 13 mm wide.

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