Fuels – Page 10
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ResearchEthanol to butanol conversion shows sustainable potential
Borrowed hydrogen chemistry drives reaction to obtain useful fuel from biomass
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ResearchGreen rocket fuel breaks records
Bridged anion makes ionic liquid propellant that’s easier to handle
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ResearchGlycerol-free strategy sweetens biodiesel synthesis
Catalytic process that turns plant oils into biofuel dodges annoying byproduct
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NewsUS biotech industry attacks delays on renewable fuels
Slow passage of just released renewable fuel standards cost biofuel sector $13.7 billion, biotechnology industry claims
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ResearchSalting out artificial photosynthesis
Photoelectrochemical system theorised to produce high concentrations of liquid ethanol from carbon dioxide
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ResearchEucalyptus bears both catalyst and biofuel
Reaction residue regenerated into heterogeneous catalyst for hydrolysis process
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ResearchMicroporous copper silicate sucks up carbon dioxide
Humid flue gases from fossil fuel power stations are no problem for this new material
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ResearchNew reaction offers sustainable route to biodiesel
Unexpected discovery enables simple conversion of waste glycerol into methanol, closing the sustainability loop for biodiesel
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ResearchWaste not, want not?
Exclusive interview with Karen Wilson, research director at the European Bioenergy Research Institute
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ResearchSolar hydrogen production on a roll with 2D films
Liquid ‘rolling pins’ could produce materials for solar to hydrogen conversion more cheaply
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ResearchFrom chip fat to biofuel
Solvent-free synthesis converts fatty acids into diesel replacement
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ResearchWater-efficient crops offer solution to food versus fuel debate
A previously overlooked group of plants could be important for producing sustainable bioenergy
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ResearchSingle catalyst simplifies water splitting
Nickel phosphide could power up sustainable fuel production by generating both hydrogen and oxygen from water
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FeatureCapturing carbon
Andy Extance finds uncertainty over efforts to capture and store CO2 from power generation
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NewsGreenhouse gas milestone exceeded
Global carbon dioxide levels have passed 400ppm for the first time, according to new data from the US
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ResearchMicromotor catalyst powers up hydrogen production
Catalytic particles offer new cheaper and safer way of storing hydrogen for vehicles
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ResearchMembrane-less electrolyser set to disrupt water splitting
Device that exploits fluid mechanic forces has potential to significantly cut cost of hydrogen production
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ResearchMaking fracking greener
A chemically-responsive non-toxic fracturing fluid that generates its own overpressure
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PodcastChemistry World podcast – April 2015
How do you smell? We discuss a controversial theory about odour detection, and investigate forensic toxicology