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09/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Methanol now being created from AIR

Methanol is one of the most widely used chemicals today, but producing it is no simple feat. Scientists at Cardiff University reported having found a simpler, cheaper, and cleaner method of creating the chemical, opening opportunities to reduce waste from natural gas production. Methanol is a flammable chemical that’s used in many modern applications. It’s […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers develop a fuel cell from lignin, a byproduct of paper manufacturing

A waste product of the paper industry may become a source of renewable fuel in the near future, an article in Science Daily states. Swedish researchers have come up with a new fuel cell that runs on lignin. Lignin is very widespread in nature. It serves as the glue that holds together the cellulose fibers […]

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