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Novel approach to producing ethanol from CO2 is revealed by innovative research

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This important development may open the door for more affordable and ecologically sustainable fossil fuel substitutes. In the paper “Time-Resolved Operando Insights into the Tunable Selectivity of Cu-Zn Nanocubes during Pulsed CO2 Electroreduction,” the researchers describe how they were able to enhance the catalytic reduction of CO2 into ethanol by combining copper and zinc oxide. …

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Loblaw offers low-cost shopping in Ontario with its No Name stores

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Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX: L), also known as “Loblaw,” declared that it would be testing a value-based no-name store model in three markets in Ontario. The no-name store will help consumers save up to 20% on necessities for the home and groceries by reducing operational costs and stocking only a carefully chosen selection of goods. …

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India and Japan sign the first green export deal for ammonia

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The first-ever agreement for the export of green ammonia from India to Japan was signed under the direction of Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi. The project offtake agreement is a major step toward India’s goal of becoming the world leader in the generation of green hydrogen and ammonia. H.E. Mr. …

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Finland’s Infinium and Borealis collaborate on low-carbon polymers

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Infinium, a pioneer in eFuels, and Borealis, a top provider of cutting-edge and environmentally friendly plastic solutions, have partnered to make it possible to produce low-carbon polymers from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would otherwise be discharged into the atmosphere. These polymers, referred to as polyolefins, are frequently utilized in the production of consumer …

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Stockmeier & BASF Introducing sustainable polyurethane binders, Urethanes USA

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The commercial manufacturing of Stobielast S polyurethane binders for playground and recreational surfacing made using 100% locally generated Biomass Balance (BMB) Lupranate methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) has been announced by BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. (“STOCKMEIER Urethanes”). The BMB MDI is manufactured by BASF at their Verbund facility in Geismar, Louisiana. This accomplishment underscores …

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Uzbekistan will open a trading office in Madrid for its textile goods

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Recently, Uzbekistan and Spain reached an agreement to establish a trading house for Uzbek textile products in Madrid and to undertake pilot projects for evaluating Uzbek textile products in the Spanish market. The agreements were reached following a series of meetings an Uzbek business team had in Madrid with important Spanish enterprises. The delegation comprised …

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Shanghai’s Yarn Expo Autumn, with more than 500 exhibitors, opens next week

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Five days remain until the Shanghai fair opens, and in that time, exhibitors, guests, and industry insiders from near and far are getting ready to network and close deals on the show floor. Over 500 suppliers from 15 nations and regions will come together under the India Pavilion, Pakistan Zone, and numerous other zones, including …

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Panasonic and Boston-based CAMX collaborate on EV battery technology

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A license for Panasonic Energy to use the most recent GEMX platform of cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries has been obtained by Panasonic Energy from CAMX Power LLC (CAMX) and Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Energy), a Panasonic Group Company. The core innovations of CAMX, for which more than 30 patents have been issued …

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An agreement is signed by GAIL and Petron to investigate the establishment of a bio-ethylene factory in India

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by GAIL (India) Limited and Petron Scientech Inc (Petron) to investigate the establishment of a 500 Kilo Tons per Annum (KTA) bio-ethylene plant in India, along with its downstream unit(s), based on bio-ethanol produced in the plant in a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) mode. The non-binding Memorandum …

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The second-highest year for the production of dry freight containers will be 2024

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The UK-based maritime research consultancy Drewry says that 2024 will be the second-highest year ever for the manufacturing of dry freight containers. This is due to the record-breaking production of dry freight and reefer (refrigerated) containers in the second quarter (Q2), as well as the output of dry freight and reefer containers exceeding 850,000 TEU …

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