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Scottish seaweed sparks idea to boost electric vehicle batteries

Envirotec Magazine

This prototype combines silicon with the seaweed-derived alginate to improve the electrode’s elasticity and ability to store energy. It is also targeting the growing demand for bio-based materials across industrial and manufacturing sectors, including naturally regenerative seaweed which can be harvested sustainably.

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Leftover grain from breweries could be converted into fuel for homes

Envirotec Magazine

The results have been published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. This then leaves us with activated carbon and carbon nanotubes – high value materials which are very much in demand. It could really help to solve global waste and energy problems.”.

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How Hydrogen is Changing Hollywood

Hydrogen Fuel News

The HGDWS 165 ST Generator: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Power in the Film Industry H2OnSet, a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, has launched the HGDWS 165 ST generator, a transformative product designed to meet the unique needs of the film industry. These could potentially be mitigated through the use of microgrid and solar energy.

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Let’s incubate the Green Swans hatched by the COVID-19 Black Swan

GreenBiz

The price of oil plunged below zero on some days, and customer demand remains at an all-time low. What if the government were to integrate support for clean energy into its COVID-19 economic recovery program? Utilities already have found wind and solar power are less costly sources of energy. Don't bet against America.

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5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on

GreenBiz

The startups you will hear from apply a multitude of ideas to mitigate climate risk, respond to shifting customer demands and unlock new business opportunities across the value chain. And at Accelerate this year, you will hear from entrepreneurs who are based in cities across Europe, Africa, and the U.S. . Who are they?

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Carbon 'rainbow': Unilever pledges $1.2B to scrub fossil fuels from cleaning products

GreenBiz

The move from fossil fuel is mainly associated with an energy transition. Unilever's Clean Future program specifically will focus on funding biotechnology research, CO2 use and low-carbon chemistry, as well as biodegradable and water-efficient product formulations. Unilever's $1.2 Unilever's $1.2 Pull Quote. Corporate Strategy.

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Technology Trending: New smart electricity and hydrogen meters and US DOE emerging tech office

Smart Energy International

Following earlier announcements of new electricity, water and hydrogen meters another pair of new meters are launched and the US Department of Energy launches an office to focus on emerging technologies in the week’s technology radar. Have you read?