Fuels – Page 9
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Research
Squeezing the last of the sulfur from fuels
Simple reaction that removes almost all sulfur from diesel would help to cut emissions that cause acid rain
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Solar reactor splits carbon dioxide into fuel
Ceria redox cycling converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide and oxygen with total selectivity
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Biofuels from cedar oil get diamond performance upgrade
Tricyclic sesquiterpanes and alkyl diamondoids give renewable fuels the potential to outperform conventional fuels
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News
Car makers bet on hydrogen at Davos
New Hydrogen Council will promote alternatives to fossil fuels
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Research
13,000-strong MOF menagerie fuels search for hydrogen storage solution
Researchers find promising hydrogen storage materials by virtually screening more than 13,000 metal–organic frameworks
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News
Renewable energy now cheaper than some fossil fuels
Assessment suggests renewables costs will plummet by 2020
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Research
Ring-locking holds the key to levoglucosan production
Functionalising sugars could help to unlock the potential of biomass in chemical synthesis
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Research
Solar-powered desalination produces energy
Silver, silica and titania nanocomposite converts seawater into pure drinking water and hydrogen gas
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Nitrogen fertiliser can minimise biofuel benefits
Using nitrogen fertiliser on switchgrass boosts nitrous oxide emissions and negates biofuel climate advantage
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Artificial leaf puts photosynthesis in the shade
Alloy–bacteria hybrid device can split water and produce liquid fuels
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Opinion
Don't bet against Elon Musk's electric car revolution
Tesla’s Gigafactory is set to be a milestone for electric vehicles
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Podcast
Tetraethyl lead
For decades, automobile fuel had a dangerous additive: Tetraethyl lead. Matt Gunther explains why a toxic compound was added to our fuel
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Research
Mixed outlook for ethanol–petrol blends
London study says incorporating biofuels into petrol supplies could increase acetaldehyde levels in the air
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Research
New photocatalyst shows promise for fuel production
Converts carbon monoxide into high-value hydrocarbons
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Sprucing up biofuel with renewable antioxidants
Coniferous bio-oil found to be an effective biodiesel stabiliser
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Research
Harvesting hydrogen from tough biomass
Electrolytic device unlocks energy in lignin and cellulose
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Carbon dioxide-to-methanol catalyst ignites ‘fuel from air’ debate
Nobel winner’s team hopes ‘air capture’ of greenhouse gas can store renewable energy – but others see problems
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Research
Ethanol to butanol conversion shows sustainable potential
Borrowed hydrogen chemistry drives reaction to obtain useful fuel from biomass
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Green rocket fuel breaks records
Bridged anion makes ionic liquid propellant that’s easier to handle