Inside the race between LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen — where data meets daylight and every molecule gets a second chance. Episode 1 – Four Fuels and a Vegan Burger They say the studio was once a broom closet. Now it’s home to The Upcycle Diaries, a semi-official, occasionally award-winning podcast about finding value in […]
Focused on enhancing low-temperature SCR activity for hard-to-electrify applications, this project leverages Operando EPR and DFT calculations to study Cu-zeolite kinetics. A key finding is that strong Brönsted acid sites (BAS) enhance low-temperature activity by promoting the hydrolysis and transfer of Cu(II) complexes. The team validated that NH3 overdosing inhibits NOx conversion by hindering the […]
This project uses atomic-level insights (HAADF-STEM) to understand catalyst durability against biodiesel poisoning and H2-ICE exhaust. Technologically, highly stable Pd-core Pt/Pd-shell structures were identified in commercial catalysts for oxidation. Key findings show high H2O content increases low-temperature SCR N2O formation, while H2 slip reduces redox-active Cu(II) sites above $200C. H2-SCR concepts are advancing to significantly […]
This research fundamentally clarifies N2O formation mechanisms during low-temperature SCR using Cu-zeolite catalysts and advanced characterization (DRIFTS/EPR). Key findings indicate that N2O formation is driven by the gaseous NO2 pool and that Brönsted acid sites (BAS) catalyze NH4NO3 decomposition. This work supports advanced technological solutions, demonstrating that a multi-component catalyst bed arrangement (Fe-CHA and composite […]
From Pearl Harbor’s smoke to the IMO’s clock, the maritime world faces its most decisive refueling mission since 1942. “The next Guadalcanal of this campaign won’t be a battle at sea — it will be a price curve, a port standard, a policy vote.” It began in smoke. Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941. The harbor […]
This project focuses on demonstrating a nonroad series hybrid powertrain to achieve more than 50% LCA GHG reduction. Technological foundations include optimized hybrid engines, high-temperature Motor/Generators/Inverters, and predictive control. Key findings include developing the series hybrid model and defining the Range Extender Electric Vehicle (REEV) architecture. A roadmap is progressing to evaluate future low-carbon powertrains, […]
If a Martian ever lands on Earth, I hope the landing finds the beaches of southern Brazil. So much would feel familiar to our Mars-based friends: the red-oxide terra roxa soil, a culture that reveres nature and reuses waste for energy — just as fossil-free Mars must do to survive. And what a shock to […]
By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest Yes, carbon dioxide as a green chemical – however, what about the effects on the environment and economy? Carbon dioxide is ever – more a green – natured agent when applied in a growing number of industries. Further, it is often difficult to […]
Gevo, Praj in focus as India tips a blending strategy to complement biodiesel, renewable diesel When a problem comes along, you must whip it. That was Devo’s advice in 1980 — and, four decades later, it’s exactly what India’s energy strategists are doing with a stubborn technical groove called diesel blending. Ethanol, the star of India’s […]
This project advances SAF qualification by using unique instruments to measure fuel properties (surface tension, density, bulk modulus) at actual turbine engine temperatures and pressures. Partners include NREL, Georgia Tech/GE Aerospace, ANL, and Washington State University. Milestones completed include measuring critical fuel properties for simulations. Future work involves finalizing 2D GC methods and pressurized DSC.
