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New Yeast Breakthrough Paves Way for High-Performance Green Aviation

Biomanufacturing uses biological systems to produce chemicals or materials. For example, scientists use microbes' ability to ferment alcohol to develop bio-based fuels. In advanced aviation fuels, new formulas could have better performance and efficiency than current ones.

22 Aug 2026

ABB Ethernet-APL Flowmeters to Support Digitalization at a Large Petrochemical Complex in China

ABB delivers Ethernet-APL flowmeters to Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical, enhancing real-time data transmission for efficient petrochemical production in China.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 23 Jul 2026

Clean Methanol Combustion in Shipping Vessels Using Dual Fuel Combustion System

A dual fuel combustion system developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory in collaboration with Caterpillar Inc. addresses the challenge of methanol ignition in diesel engines, with clear relevance for inland and coastal marine vessels.

10 Jun 2026

New Molten Salt Method Turns Common Polymers Into Liquid Fuels

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a method to convert a commonly discarded hydrocarbon polymer into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels.

9 Apr 2026

Catalyst Cuts Biodiesel Reaction Time to 15 Minutes

A novel Mg-Al hydrotalcite catalyst achieves 98.79 % biodiesel yield in 15 minutes, revolutionizing green fuel production with enhanced efficiency and stability.

4 Nov 2025

Nanosheet-Enhanced Hydrogel Replicates Human Skin Properties

Researchers created a novel hydrogel with enhanced mechanical properties and self-healing capabilities, potentially transforming materials for biomedical use.

10 Mar 2025

Sustainable and Efficient Chlorination Using Iron-Sulfur Catalysts

Innovative chlorination method using iron and sulfur catalysts at Rice University offers precise control and reduces environmental impact in chemical synthesis.

3 Jan 2025

Triple-Layer Solid Electrolyte for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries

A research team from DGIST's Division of Energy & Environmental Technology has developed a lithium metal battery featuring a "triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte," which significantly improves fire safety and extends the battery's lifespan.

2 Jan 2025

Advancements in Photoelectrocatalysis Efficiency

Professor Yanbo Li and Dr. Beibei Zhang from the Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, have been focusing on improving the efficiency of the three core processes in photoelectrocatalysis.

21 Oct 2024

Detecting and Characterizing Heteroatom-Containing Compounds in Fuels

A researcher at the US Naval Research Laboratory created new analytical techniques using high-resolution mass spectrometry to quickly analyze fuels and complex petroleum products.

30 Aug 2024

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