Fuels – Page 10
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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
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ResearchSun rises on new solar route to hydrogen
Photocatalyst has solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of 2% and points way to cheap production of the gas
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ResearchNanoporous methane storage – an impossible target?
Identifying performance limits for nanoporous materials highlights that current methane storage goals might be unrealistic
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ResearchGM bacteria convert solar energy to liquid fuels
Single-vessel system uses the products of water-splitting to make fuel alcohols
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ResearchRadical observation lights up combustion
First sight of hydroperoxyalkyl radical provides reaction kinetics data that will contribute to engine design
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ResearchBiodiesel byproduct rejuvenated into plastic feedstock
Cascade process generates lactic acid from waste glycerol
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NewsChina looks to alternative hydrocarbons to fuel its future
Ambitious plans to exploit shale and gas hydrates are in the works but technical and environmental challenges remain
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ResearchDriving towards success with biomass-derived petrol
Renewable feedstock converted into high octane gasoline
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ResearchEnergy positive treatment for fracking water
Unique process allows on site removal of multiple contaminants
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NewsPyrolysis touted as billion dollar US industry
Rapid deployment of plastics-to-oil could add $9 billion to America’s economy and 40,000 jobs
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NewsWorld’s first carbon capture coal plant opens
A $1.4 billion retrofit of a Canadian power station will mean 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide is captured per year
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ResearchSawdust cellulose offers alkane pipeline
Biomass alkanes could fit into existing crude oil feedstock infrastructure
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ResearchOil reserves put under the microscope with new lab-on-a-rock
A microfluidic device made from rock could unlock the secrets of hard-to-reach oil reservoirs