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The first #SustainabilityStar will be announced tomorrow (Feb 22)! But dont worry, you can still share your story! You can nominate yourself for a spotlight in our celebration of scientists making #chemistry synonymous with #ustainability. Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21wHcdp #ACSCampaignForASustainableFuture

🚀This week our Innovation Team has undertaken an internal showcase called Innovation Week. Every day the team have shared projects that they've been working on.🥽 Here's a video highlights reel including some of the webinars, interviews and the opening of their new space the Innovation Station! ✅Follow us for more information on the work of our Innovation Team.✅ #hydrogenweek #innovation #hydrogen #engineering

CERAWeek is almost here. Last year we left #Houston heartened to see a big focus on innovation targeting the legacy #energyindustry and hoping more & more people and companies would have the courage and leadership to do the hard work that others wouldn't. Real progress has been made this last year with more companies leaving the lab and multiple breaking ground on true, production-scale factories -- leaders are starting to step up, and we need more to join! This year we are looking forward to deep discussions focused on: (1) How to catalyze the #energytransition with breakthrough technologies. New data released in February shows that despite unprecedented government intervention and creation of new trillion-dollar markets for the energy transition, our progress on clean energy deployment is lagging behind projections. Scaling of novel technologies similarly lags: 35-50% of the emissions reductions needed for the world to reach net zero will come from new technologies that require capital to reach commercial scale, but these technologies are receiving only a fraction of total clean energy investment. A set of barriers continues to impede the diffusion of both existing and novel #cleantechnologies into those markets: how do we effectively partner to finance and scale new technologies through appropriate, stage-gated milestones? Ultimately, how do we bend the curve so that our progress in this transition matches the ecological window that we have to make a difference? (2) How do we tackle the "forgotten middle" -- the complicated part of the transition that happens after we identify promising pathways but before we reach abundance. For example, what upgrades do we need to make to the electrical grid so we can move energy to where it is needed? And, how will we store all this energy? How about you? What topics and discussions are you looking forward to at #CERAWeek?

#carboncapture This study highlights the need to follow a holistic approach when evaluating technologies to achieve our net-zero targets. The platform speeds up materials discovery for carbon capture applications and focuses Research and Development efforts towards achievable performance targets at scale. https://lnkd.in/etrJak5e

A chemist fully intent on making the chemical industry more green? It shouldnt be very exceptional, but Serena Agnolin's work really aims to make a dent in what is common practice in the field. 🧪 Her thesis about a new type of membrane that can make the production of 'gray' hydrogen much less energy-intensive is a must read for everyone managing and designing such reactors. And she's not done yet. 💪Her mission to have an impact on her field, drives her on. Read her story, for inspiration👉 https://lnkd.in/dHFiEt_z

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/diKmg4Xk 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 of Understanding, Application across industries, Emerging Frontiers and Future Prospects, etc. #microwaveplasma #advancedmanufacturing #materialsprocessing #nanotechnology #sustainability

🌿 Chemistry's Impact on Sustainable Industrial Development! 🤔 Did you know? Industrial development in chemistry is fueling sustainable growth and economic prosperity across diverse sectors! 📈 From renewable energy production to eco-friendly manufacturing practices, chemistry-driven innovations are revolutionizing industries and shaping a more sustainable future. 💡 Let's delve deeper into the pivotal role of industrial chemistry in fostering sustainable development. By driving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and creating new opportunities, chemistry is paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous society. How do you envision the future of sustainable industrial development? 🔍 Join the conversation and explore the transformative power of chemistry in building a sustainable future! Connect with me on LinkedIn for more insights and discussions on the intersection of science, innovation, and sustainability. 🌱💼 #SustainableGrowth #EconomicProsperity #ChemistryInnovation #IndustrialDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #ScienceInnovation #SustainableFuture #ChemistryRevolution #EcofriendlyChemistry #GreenChemistry #IndustrialTransformation #FollowForMore 🌍🔬

🔬 Exciting breakthrough in the field of carbon dioxide capture and functionalization! I've just read a recent (from yesterday !) open-access article from Nature Communications that presents the synthesis of two bis(N-heterocyclic carbene)-borylene complexes capable of capturing and functionalizing carbon dioxide. These complexes demonstrate the ability to exhibit transition-metal-like reactivity, particularly in capturing small molecules. The captured CO2 can be further functionalized, opening up possibilities for converting it into value-added chemicals. This could be a game-changer in our fight against climate change. 🌍 Dive into the full article in the comments for more details. 👇 #Science #Chemistry #Innovation #ClimateChange #OpenAccess

I am thrilled to announce that six innovative projects from our team at Argonne National Laboratory have clinched a prestigious 2024 R&D 100 Award! 🌟🏆 These awards celebrate revolutionary ideas in science and technology, highlighting groundbreaking products and processes developed over the past two years. Here’s a spotlight on the winning initiatives from my Argonne colleagues working in the Applied Materials Division: 1️. Direct Recycling Process for Lithium-Ion Battery Cells: This process boosts battery recycling profitability by recovering and reusing positive electrodes directly, rather than breaking down batteries into lower-value elements. Direct recycling also has a lower environmental footprint compared to traditional methods. (Argonne development team: Albert Lipson, Jessica Durham Macholz, Jeffrey Spangenberger, Qiang Dai, Peyton Melin, Sabine Gallagher, Mike LeResche, Bryant Polzin, and Donghyeon Kang.) 2. Hydro4Crystal: This platform produces single-crystal battery cathode materials that are faster, more efficient, and less complex – increasing energy density, enhancing charging speed, and extending battery lifespan through a swift and continuous one-pot procedure. (Developed in partnership with @ACT-ion Battery Technologies. Argonne development team: Youngho Shin.) 3️. Rapid Thermal Processing of Solid-State Lithium Battery Ceramic Electrolyte Materials: This rapid photonic processing technology reduces the production time and energy consumption needed to make ceramic electrolyte materials used for solid-state lithium batteries. Allowing for manufacturing at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint. (Developed in partnership with PulseForge, Inc. Argonne development team: Yuepeng Zhang, Jungkuk Lee, Samuel David Miller, John Hryn, and myself.) 4. Ultra-Fast Selective Delamination (UFSD) of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes: This new technique recycles and recovers critical materials from lithium-ion battery electrodes efficiently and sustainably. (Argonne development team: Bryant Polzin, Ozge Kahvecioglu, and Beihai Ma.) Join me in congratulating these and all the other winners and finalists! 🎉 Learn more about the Argonne 2024 R&D 100 projects: https://lnkd.in/g2p7gT3M #RD100 #Innovation #AppliedMaterials #Batteries #BatteryRecycling #BatteryMaterials #Sustainability #Efficiency