9 May 20224 May 2022Carbon Capture Coalition Responds to Administration’s CCUS GuidanceWhile direct air capture and carbon utilization are more nascent technologies, they will also play an important role in a deeply decarbonized economy
Power-to-X: Methanisierungsanlagen als EnergiespeicherVDI-Gesellschaft Energie und Umwelt (GEU) hat eine neue Richtlinie für die Planung von Methanisierungsanlagen in Power-to-Gas-Anlagen herausgebracht
6 May 20224 May 2022 Francesco Montecchio, Application Engineer at Alfa Laval Technologies (Sweden), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Ulla Hüppe, Director Sustainability Adhesive Technologies at Henkel (Germany), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
UBC spin-off companies win $2 million in competition for carbon removal technology funded by the Musk FoundationIn this Q&A, two of Carbin Minerals’ founders, Dr. Greg Dipple and Bethany Ladd, discuss what the future holds for the company
5 May 20224 May 2022 Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
4 May 20224 May 2022 CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), CO2 Value Europe (CVE) and nova-Institute publish a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU
First ‘MechanicalTree’ installed on ASU’s Tempe campusCarbon Collect’s MechanicalTree, based on the research of ASU engineer Klaus Lackner, will collect carbon from the atmosphere and help fight climate change
Hybrid Electro-biosystem Upcycles Carbon Dioxide into Energy-rich Long-chain CompoundsArtificial upcycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products in a sustainable manner represents an opportunity to tackle environmental issues and realize a circular economy
3 May 20223 May 2022 nova-Institute steps up policy activities to push for more renewable carbonA well-balanced policy framework is needed to achieve a sustainable chemical industry in a timeframe to still reach the Paris climate goals
ISU team receives XPRIZE Carbon Removal milestone award for innovative vision to remove carbon from the atmosphereThe scientists have developed a new kind of self-heating pyrolyzer, improving its cost-effectiveness and environmental performance
Neuartige Polymere für die Modellregion „Bioökonomie“ im Rheinischen RevierIfBB forscht in umfangreichem Forschungsverbund zum zukunftsträchtigen Strukturwandel
2 May 202226 April 2022MHIENG to License Carbon Capture Technology for Natural Gas Plant in ItalyAgreement forms part of CCUS demonstration project, being developed by Eni S.p.A.
29 April 202225 April 2022Capturing Carbon With Inspiration From Battery ChemistryBerkeley Lab researchers are developing a gamut of technologies for direct air capture
28 April 202227 April 2022 Paul von Kirchbach, Manager Business Development and Innovation at Renolit (Germany), on market developments in the Renewable Carbon EconomyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
27 April 202221 April 2022How biomass can enable a hydrogen economyBuilding a collaborative net zero future through negative emissions and zero-carbon fuel
26 April 202221 April 2022OGE and TES join forces to develop a 1,000 km CO₂ transmission systemOGE and Tree Energy Solutions (TES) have entered into a strategic partnership for a CO2 circular economy
OGE und TES entwickeln gemeinsam ein 1.000 km langes CO₂-TransportnetzOGE und Tree Energy Solutions sind eine strategische Partnerschaft für eine CO2-Kreislaufwirtschaft eingegangen
Bridgestone Partners with LanzaTech to Pursue End-of-Life Tire Recycling TechnologiesBridgestone is partnering with Carbon Capture and Transformation company LanzaTech to develop a scaled solution for recycling end-of-life tires. The exclusive partnership will leverage LanzaTech’s technology to create a pathway toward tire material circularity and the decarbonization of new tire production
25 April 202219 April 2022£5m fund launched to develop carbon dioxide utilisation technologyA new fund to help develop the emerging CO2 utilisation technology has been launched
TU Delft and TNO prepare industry for scale-up phase of clean factoryTU Delft and TNO prepare industry for scale-up phase of clean factory
Saubere Produktionsprozesse in der chemischen IndustrieTU Delft und TNO bereiten die Industrie auf die Scale-up-Phase der sauberen Fabrik vor
22 April 202221 April 2022 Freya Burton, Chief Sustainability Officer at LanzaTech (US), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
International team nets €3.4M to advance ship-based carbon capture for maritime sectorEverLoNG to conduct technology trials on board two LNG-fuelled ships along with supporting studies
OMV supplies Austrian Airlines with sustainable aviation fuel under the partnership agreementCooperation between Austrian Airlines and OMV, both committed to sustainable goals, further strengthens Austria as an innovation hub
OMV beliefert Austrian Airlines im Rahmen der Partnerschaft mit nachhaltigem FlugzeugtreibstoffKooperation zwischen Austrian Airlines und OMV, beides Unternehmen die sich nachhaltigen Zielen verschrieben haben, stärkt Österreich als Innovationsstandort
21 April 202220 April 2022An Industry Pioneer: Beiersdorf Launches the World’s First Cosmetics Product with Recycled CO2The formula of the new NIVEA MEN Climate Care Moisturizer has a soothing effect on the skin and adds a refreshing moisture boost
Branchenvorreiter: Beiersdorf bringt weltweit erstes Kosmetikprodukt mit recyceltem CO2 auf den MarktDie Formel der neuen NIVEA MEN „Feuchtigkeitspflege Climate Care“ mit kosmetischem Ethanol wirkt beruhigend auf die Haut und fungiert zusätzlich als erfrischender Feuchtigkeitsspender
Decarbonizing the chemical industry with sustainable photonsDecarbonizing the chemical industry is possible, provided decreases in the cost of solar energy and increases in LED efficiency continue
20 April 202213 April 2022Giant grass miscanthus: Bioethanol source with negative CO2 balanceEuropean collaborative project led by the University of Hohenheim shows: Combining bioethanol production with carbon storage can effectively reduce CO2
Riesengras Miscanthus: Bioethanol-Quelle mit negativer CO2-BilanzEuropäisches Verbundprojekt unter Leitung der Universität Hohenheim zeigt: Kombination von Bioethanol-Produktion mit Kohlenstoff-Speicherung kann CO2 effektiv reduzieren
Treated plastic waste good at grabbing carbon dioxideRice University lab turns hard-to-process trash into carbon-capture master
Behandelte Kunststoffabfälle können Kohlendioxid gut bindenLabor der Rice University verwandelt schwer zu verarbeitenden Müll in ein Meisterwerk der Kohlenstoffabscheidung
19 April 202214 April 2022Neue Methode reinigt Wasserstoff aus KohlenmonoxidgemischenLizenzierung der Technologie für ein Start-up
New method purifies hydrogen from heavy carbon monoxide mixturesPenn State associate professor of chemical engineering, proposes using high-temperature proton-selective polymer electrolyte membranes, or PEMs, to separate hydrogen from other gases in an ACS Energy Letters paper
14 April 202212 April 2022Direct Air Capture Startup Heirloom Raises $53MM Series A, Among the Largest Investments in New Carbon Removal TechnologiesRaise Co-Led by Carbon Direct Capital Management, Ahren Innovation Capital, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, for first major deployment
13 April 202221 April 2022 Six Innovations are Nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2022” AwardParticipants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
Porsche strengthens commitment to industrial production of eFuelsGerman sports car manufacturer invested in HIF Global LLC
Porsche investiert 75 Millionen US-Dollar in E-Fuels-ProduktionDer deutsche Sportwagenhersteller beteiligt sich an einem Unternehmen, das Produktionsanlagen für E-Fuels herstellt
12 April 202212 April 2022The evidence is clear: the time for action is now. We can halve emissions by 2030Limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector which will involve a huge reduction in fossil fuel use, improved energy efficiency, and use of alternative fuels (such as hydrogen)
Neuer IPCC-Bericht: “Die sichere Existenz der Menschheit steht auf dem Spiel”Der letzte IPCC-Bericht war vor einem Monat unter den schockierenden Nachrichten des Krieges in der Ukraine sowie steigenden Energiepreisen untergegangen. Das darf nicht noch einmal passieren
Abscheidung und Speicherung: So sieht der größte CO₂-Filter der Welt ausDie Anlage namens Orca in Island soll CO₂ aus der Luft entfernen und im Boden binden. Unsere Bildergalerie zeigt die weltweit größte Anlage ihrer Art
Umwandlung von Kohlendioxid in Biokraftstoffe durch MikroalgenWissenschaftler erforschen genetischen Sensor für blaues Licht zur Verdoppelung der Ölproduktivität in industriellen Mikroalgen
Scientists Explore a Genetic Sensor of Blue Light to Double Oil Productivity in Industrial MicroalgaeMicroalgae-based conversion of carbon dioxide to biofuels
11 April 20225 April 2022New Polymer Membrane Tech Improves Efficiency of CO2 CaptureNew membrane filters work by allowing CO2 to pass through the membrane more quickly than any other constituents in the mixed gas
Startup C1: mit Quantenchemie und prominenten Investoren zu grünem MethanolBerliner Start-up will chemische Industrie nachhaltiger und unabhängiger von Importen machen / Jürgen Hambrecht, Wolfgang Reitzle und Jim Hagemann Snabe unter den Investoren
Start-up C1: with quantum chemistry and prominent investors to green methanolBerlin-based start-up aims to make the chemical industry more sustainable and less dependent on fossil imports - Jürgen Hambrecht, Wolfgang Reitzle and Jim Hagemann Snabe among investors
New techniques could harness the power of quantum computing for carbon captureThe scientists believe these techniques will accelerate progress on developing MOFs to help stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere
8 April 20224 April 2022Turning Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Fuel: United and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures Announce Collaboration with Biotech Firm to Create New Fuel SourcesHouston-based Cemvita Factory’s synthetic biology process has the potential to create a new way to produce sustainable fuel for aviation - United has invested in more SAF production than any other airline
Artificial photosynthesis: the ultimate renewable techThis is the field, where man-made devices replicate the way plants obtain energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide