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🌿 Advancing Sustainable Battery Technology! 🌿 Discover the latest research on natural biopolymer-based electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by Chaoji Chen (Wuhan), Erlantz Lizundia and co-workers. This study explores how biopolymers like cellulose, chitin, and lignin can enhance the performance and sustainability of LIBs. By measuring ionic conductivities, electrochemical stability, and environmental impacts, the researchers identify the most promising biopolymer electrolytes. This work highlights significant functional and environmental benefits, paving the way for greener and more efficient battery technologies. 🔋🌱 Read more about this innovative study: https://lnkd.in/e4Vk2BDi #Sustainability #BatteryTechnology #Biopolymers #GreenEnergy #Innovation

New research has found desert plants, commonly referred to as arid plants, may serve as a more sustainable resource for energy production, providing a greener alternative for the biofuel industry 🌵 These drought-tolerant plants could help create cleaner and more efficient biofuels on a large scale. Biofuels are renewable energy sources made from biological materials like plants and algae. The study was led by Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering Ernesto Hernandez, in collaboration with Southern University in the USA, and Universidad Autónoma Chapingo in Mexico. Find out more 👇

Recycling lithium batteries can yield hydrogen peroxide, which is essential for numerous industrial uses and the aerospace sector. 💡 A team of Polish scientists discovered this and presented a promising solution in the journal ChemElectroChem.  🔋 The global use of lithium-ion batteries has doubled in the last four years, generating an increasing amount of waste containing hazardous substances. 🔎 The need for effective methods to recycle these batteries is therefore becoming more urgent.  📌 The project carried out by the Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology is based on extracting carbonaceous materials from the electrodes of exhausted lithium-ion batteries.  ➡️ Full Article: https://lnkd.in/dG9s2YeC #RinnovabiliNET #environmnent #greeneconomy #solar #eolic #energy #greenenergy #solarenergy #windenergy #sustainable #sustainablity #sustainabledevelopment

📌 Exciting Advances in Sustainable Energy! 🔋🌱 Recently, a groundbreaking study explored the electrolytic production of hydrogen using fermented cheese whey wastewater (CWW) as a feedstock. This innovative approach not only addresses the challenge of hydrogen production but also promotes the valorization of agricultural waste! 🔎 Key Highlights 1️⃣ The research demonstrated the feasibility of using CWW as an electrolyte in a two-compartment electrolytic cell, achieving a maximum hydrogen productivity of 9.78 ± 0.45 L H2/L-d at just 0.51 V! ⚡ 2️⃣ By utilizing a stainless-steel anode and nickel foam cathode, researchers significantly reduced energy consumption to only 12.15 kWh/kg H2, showcasing a more efficient alternative to traditional methods that often exceed 50 kWh/kg. 💡 3️⃣ This method not only produces high-purity hydrogen but also supports the circular economy by transforming waste into a valuable energy resource. ♻️ 〽️ As we look toward a sustainable energy future, innovations like these pave the way for cleaner, greener hydrogen production & drive the transition to renewable energy! 🌍🌱💡 🤝 Stay Updated: Follow me for the latest news and insights! Source(s): Article available for public access & can be downloaded! #HydrogenProduction #WasteValorization #Innovation #CleanTech #Research #CircularEconomy 🧿

Biomass Aerogel for Sustainable Radiative Cooling! In a rapidly warming world, it is crucial to cool our homes efficiently during sweltering summer months while reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to meet carbon reduction targets. A recent paper published in Science claims the development of an innovative aerogel made from gelatin and DNA that surpasses 100% solar reflectance, achieving exceptional radiative cooling. The photoluminescent aerogel boasts a visible light reflectance of 104%. When exposed to sunlight, the material was found to cool surfaces by up to 16°C below the ambient temperature. This biodegradable material represents a significant advancement in the development of high-performance, next-generation radiative cooling technologies, promoting environmentally friendly progress in the field. However, some researchers have expressed skepticism about certain aspects of the claims. Despite this, they believe the technology holds promising potential for applications in paints. #globalwarming #GHG #aerogel #sustainability Image credit: SCIENCE, 4 Jul 2024, Vol 385, Issue 6704, pp. 68-74.

We are redefining chemical manufacturing and reimagining how ingredients and materials are made. Starting from the beginning by thoughtfully choosing abundant and beautiful renewable materials, to the end of life ensuring that we thoughtfully return them to nature. Everything we do is #poweredbygreenchemistry, modular and hyper-scalable. We transform natural materials in new ways, resulting in first-of-kind natural ingredients with uncompromising and superior performance. Join us and our great brand partners and move on from chemistries like silicones, PFAS and other petro-polymers. Learn how P2 is the first of its kind 👇 #cleanbeauty #greenchemistry #poweredbygreenchemistry #greenmanufacturing

⏳𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 & 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌍 In March, the Commission proposed a series of targeted actions to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU. It identifies challenges and barriers and proposes actions to tackle that. The #RenewableCarbonInitiative believes this initiative is crucial to reaching #netzero and reducing reliance on fossil resources. Today, we have published a position paper which urges the European Commission to prioritise three key actions: 1️⃣ 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ensure consistency across EU initiatives on #RenewableCarbon, including #biomass, #recycling, and CO2-based sources. 2️⃣ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: Policies must drive demand for renewable carbon feedstocks to create a globally competitive industry. 3️⃣ 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵: Support the shift from fossil-based to renewable carbon feedstocks in manufacturing, ensuring a #sustainable transition. Let's accelerate the shift to renewable carbon for a more competitive and sustainable EU! 💡🌱 Find the RCI position paper here: https://lnkd.in/e4tnSi38 #Defossilisation #ChemicalIndustry #EUCompetitiveness #Biomanufacturing #CircularEconomy #GreenTransition #RCI

The EU must take bold steps to reduce its dependence on fossil resources and enable the Green Transition. Some thoughts on key issues below 👇 #RenewableCarbonInitiative #defossilisation #biotechnology #biomamufacturing #EuropeanCommission

Interesting overview on the potential of Biochar as a means of sequestering carbon more cost effectively than some of the “conventional” technologies. #Biochar #NetZero # CarbonDrawdown #BiodiversityCrisis

Innovative Carbon Capture Solutions for Decarbonizing Small Industrial Emitters To achieve net-zero emissions, industries of all sizes must explore and adopt carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies. This case study by Prof. Dawid Hanak from the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre highlights promising solutions for decarbonizing smaller emitters, such as the food manufacturing sector. Key Highlights: 🔹 Industrial clusters across the UK, including Grangemouth, Merseyside, Teesside, and Humberside, are significant CO2 emitters, necessitating urgent decarbonization efforts. 🔹 Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects like Net Zero Teesside Power and H2Teesside demonstrate the potential of CCS for power generation and hydrogen production. 🔹 For smaller emitters like Quorn's mycoprotein fermentation process (emitting 13 ktCO2/year), conventional amine solvent scrubbing and carbonate looping technologies offer viable decarbonization pathways. 🔹 Economic analyses reveal that carbonate looping with methanation could be the most cost-effective solution, costing between £261 and £378 per ton of CO2 captured while also producing valuable hydrogen as a by-product. The food manufacturing sector, among others, faces the urgent challenge of reducing its carbon footprint. By exploring and implementing innovative CCU technologies, even smaller emitters can contribute to the global fight against climate change. In my view, while the economic viability of these solutions remains a concern, the potential environmental and societal benefits justify continued research and development efforts. Overcoming technical hurdles, such as improving sorbent performance, reactor design, and process integration, will make these technologies commercially viable. I invite you to share your thoughts on the role of CCU in decarbonizing small industrial emitters and any other innovative solutions they may be aware of. Together, we can accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. #CarbonCapture #Decarbonization #SustainableIndustry #CleanTech