17 October 202411 October 2024 In step toward solar fuels, durable artificial photosynthesis setup chains two carbons together The system produces ethylene, an important ingredient of many plastics, with much higher efficiency, yield and longevity than competing systems
Kunststoffe nachhaltig produzieren: Künstliche Photosynthese ermöglicht solare Kraftstoffe Ein solches System kann Ethylen, den Hauptinhaltsstoff vieler Kunststoffe, mit einer viel höheren Wirkungsweise, höherem Ertrag und längerer Lebensdauer herstellen als konkurrierende Systeme
26 August 202420 August 2024 The world’s first scalable biodegradable SAP? – Green Chemicals Blog Researchers have begun to focus on various natural and biodegradable SAPs that achieve superabsorbent properties
4 June 202428 May 2024 Costly gas separation may not be needed to recycle CO2 from air and industrial plants New study from University of Michigan researchers offers a pathway for fossil fuel-burning operations to capture emissions
22 May 202316 May 2023 McDonald’s Leads Lobbying Offensive Against Laws to Reduce Packaging Waste in Europe Flawed assumptions and a “disturbing” lack of transparency characterise an industry campaign against reusable packaging, academics and campaigners warn
3 February 20237 February 2023 Taking Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X to the next level – Final Program of the “Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023” Leading international experts meet at one of the world’s key events on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X from 19-20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) und Power-to-X auf erreicht die nächste Stufe – Das vollständige Programm der „Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023“ Führende internationale Experten und Expertinnen treffen sich vom 19. bis 20. April 2023 in Köln zu einer der weltweit wichtigsten Veranstaltungen im Bereich der CO2-Nutzung, Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), und Power-to-X
18 January 202312 January 2023 Cheap, sustainable hydrogen through solar power Withstanding high temperatures and the light of 160 suns, a new catalyst is 10 times more efficient than previous sun-powered water-splitting devices of its kind
20 December 20229 January 2023 Leading international experts meet at one of the world’s key events on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X On 19-20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online. The preliminary program of the “Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023” is online. Take a look!
Führende internationale Experten treffen sich auf einer der weltweit wichtigsten Veranstaltungen zu Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) und Power-to-X Am 19. und 20. April 2023 in Köln und online. Das vorläufige Programm der "Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023" ist online. Schauen Sie rein!
19 September 202214 September 2022 How to make recyclable plastics out of CO2 to slow climate change Chemists are manipulating the greenhouse gas to make clothing, mattresses, shoes and more
7 September 20221 September 2022 United States Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Major Incentives for Carbon Capture and Utilization Technologies Today’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law provides a dramatic boost for efforts to reduce the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere
20 July 202215 July 2022 Solar-powered chemistry uses carbon dioxide and water to make feedstock for fuels, chemicals Producing synthesis gas, a precursor of a variety of fuels and chemicals, no longer requires natural gas, coal or biomass
13 September 20219 September 2021 Climate benefits vs. burdens: Which products are best suited for emerging carbon capture technologies? Pulling heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the air and turning it into useful products, a concept called carbon capture and utilization, has the potential to offer both environmental and economic benefits
8 September 20219 September 2021 What Is the Most Effective Use of Captured CO2? Some US-researchers estimated the climate "return of investment" for 20 potential CCU pathways leading to concrete, chemicals, or minerals
2 June 20219 September 2021 LanzaTech Awarded $4.1 Million from ARPA-E for Transformational Energy Technology The funding will be used to enhance existing technology to enable the direct conversion of CO2 to ethanol — a building block for low carbon intensity fuels and chemicals
26 June 202012 December 2020 Stronger, stiffer, greener: Carbon-negative natural-fiber composites University of Michigan Department of Mechanical Engineering 2019/2020 Annual Report
17 January 20209 September 2021 Using CO2 as an industrial feedstock could change the world. Here’s how We need to actively remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere. The question then becomes: what do we do with the carbon that is removed?
11 October 20199 September 2021 The Deployment of Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies Takes a Key Step Forward International Effort Establishes Global Standards to Meet Tech’s Growth and Opportunity Across Sectors
3 May 20199 September 2021 International Effort Launches to Determine Best Bet CO2 Utilization Technologies Economic and Environmental Guidelines Will Support New Industries and Climate Solutions
16 October 20179 September 2021 Study: Sunlight and the right microbes convert Arctic carbon into carbon dioxide Oregon State and University of Michigan research identified compounds that microbes prefer using high-resolution chemistry and genetic approache
17 June 201615 June 2016 Chemists settle longstanding debate on how methane is made biologically Understanding how microbes generate methane might help scientists find ways to control pollution or make fuels
15 February 201613 February 2016 Methanotrophs technology on the rise Calysta announced the formation of Methanotroph.org, a research community and a web source for methanotroph information
6 July 20153 July 2015 The 10 Hottest, Bossest Renewable Plastic Technologies 10 technologies that are changing the landscape. Let’s dive into the who and why
13 January 201512 January 2015 Beer and bread yeast-eating bacteria aid human health Common research study showing why bacteria could be the answer to a future without oil
19 November 201418 November 2014 Bio-drone simply melts away when it crashes NASA-advised project to develop drone from fungi and bacteria, minimizing crash footprint
18 February 201417 February 2014 Mikropartikel weisen Molekülen die Richtung Forscher stellen dreidimensionale Strukturen mit drei chemisch verschiedenen Patches her
19 August 2013 Microbial team turns corn stalks and leaves into better biofuel Michigan research team working with fungus Trichoderma reesei to break plant material into sugars
26 May 201325 June 2014 3-D Printed Bioplastic Windpipe Saved A Baby’s Life UMichigan researchers finds new application for bioplastic: absorbable medical devices