Recently, we reported that researchers at the University of Tartu are undertaking a project to engineer gas-fermenting acetogens to more efficiently fuels and chemicals, and create nearly 750 modified bacterial strains and consolidate the collected data as well as existing similar information about acetogens in a public knowledgebase. If you have gleaned from earlier editions […]
In Illinois, a new catalyst made from an inexpensive, abundant metal and common table sugar has the power to destroy carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. In a new Northwestern University study, the catalyst successfully converted CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO), an important building block to produce a variety of useful chemicals. When the reaction occurs in […]
In the UK, British renewable energy business, Drax Group said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese companies NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP) and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, to develop what it claims to be the world’s first biomass-fuelled ship (bioship) and the technology that could power it. Through the […]
In India, the journal Science Direct reported publication of the Version of Record research paper on dimethyl ether (DME) as a low-carbon alternative to diesel by scholars at the Engine Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology. The report highlighted that despite its potential, DME’s lower lubricity and viscosity present challenges for […]
In Japan, NYK Line, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. and British energy business Drax Group have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop both the world’s first biomass-fuelled ship (bioship) and the technology that could power it. Biomass is playing a growing role in Japan’s transition from fossil fuel […]
By Wily Salim, LEC Partners Special to The Digest Approximately 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, which makes shipping a vital mode of transportation. The earliest known seafaring can be traced back to 6,000 BC, when ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, began using boats to transport goods and people across water bodies. […]
By Peter Brown Special to The Digest I have come to the conclusion that due less to climate change than suffocation we are coming to the last chapter of our presence on this planet. AND we will have done it with the best intentions. In pursuit of our salvation from climate change we are now […]
By Qi Chen, Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest In the quest for a sustainable energy future, hydrogen has been recognized as a key, offering versatile applications across industries. It has become a vital vehicle of decarbonization. As we delve into the intricate landscape of industrial-scale hydrogen production, this paper aims to unravel its […]
In the UK, bp and BASF have signed a license agreement for the use of BASF’s gas treating technology, OASE white, to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) generated during hydrogen production at bp’s proposed blue hydrogen facility in Teesside, H2Teesside. BASF have been supporting H2Teesside since Autumn 2023 and their engineering delivery package is already well […]
In the Netherlands, in a major stride towards sustainable industrial fermentation, a team of researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in The Netherlands, has unveiled pioneering advancements in the purification of isopropanol and acetone from the fermentation of waste gases. The study, published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, introduces novel […]
