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Process News
Dow, SCG Chemicals to Sign MoU to
Transform 200,000 tpy of Plastic Waste into
Circular Products
Dow and SCG Chemicals have signed a memorandum
of understanding (MoU) partnership to transform
200,000 metric tons per year (tpy) of plastic waste into
circular products by 2030 in the Asia-Pacific region. The
collaboration aims to develop technology solutions in
waste sorting, mechanical recycling (MR), and advanced
recycling (AR) in Thailand. Their goal is to build a robust
materials ecosystem in Southeast Asia that enables better
plastic waste collection, recycling, and management. The
partnership plans to expand into other parts of the region,
including China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, and New
Zealand. Source: Hydrocarbon Processing, 5/17/2024.
Efficiency Unlocked: Novel Catalyst
Model Sets New Standards in Fuel Cell
Technology
Tohoku University researchers have developed a novel
approach to predicting the performance of molecular
metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C). This breakthrough will
allow for accelerated development of efficient catalysts
for both alkaline and acidic environments. M-N-Cs are
a cost-effective alternative to platinum-based catalysts,
with distinctive structural properties and exceptional
electrocatalytic performance, particularly for the oxygen
reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells. Source: Sci Tech Daily,
5/21/2024.
A Novel Multifunctional Catalyst Turns
Methane into Valuable Hydrocarbons
Scientists at Tokyo Tech have developed an optimal design
for a zeolite catalyst that can convert greenhouse gases
into valuable chemicals through a tandem reaction. This
research provides guidance for future efforts to achieve
methane oxidation to methanol and promotes hydrocarbon
synthesis using methanol as an intermediate, potentially
facilitating the decarbonization of the chemical industry
and contributing to a carbon-neutral society. Source: Tokyo
Institute of Technology, 5/29/2024.
Carbon Capture " Miracle Material "
Breakthrough: MOF-525 Can Capture and
Convert CO2
Into Useful Chemicals
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of
Engineering and Applied Science have made significant
headway with the novel material, MOF-525. This member
of the metal-organic frameworks group, is able to provide
value in large-scale applications from captured carbon
dioxide using a scalable manufacturing process with
solution shearing techniques. The ultra-porous, crystalline
structure of MOFs is what makes this a " Miracle Material. "
It creates a sponge-like setup that can be designed
to capture a variety of chemical compounds. Source:
SciTechDaily, 6/7/2024.
The Catalyst Review
Low-Temperature Thermocatalytic
Coupling of CH4
and CO2
to Ethanol Over
Zn-Ce/ZSM-5 by a Stepwise Technique |
ACS Catalysis
Researchers have developed a technique that allows for the
direct conversion of methane and carbon dioxide to ethanol,
a feat that was previously considered thermodynamically
unfavorable. By using a two-step process on a special
catalyst, they were able to achieve this conversion at a
low temperature of 150 °C. The catalyst's unique structure
facilitated the preferential adsorption and dehydrogenation
of methane, allowing for the formation of ethanol. The
researchers also discovered that the zeolite catalyst's acid
and base properties played a significant role in the formation
of ethanol. This study presents a promising method for
producing ethanol directly from methane and carbon
dioxide. Source: ACS, 5/23/2024.
NGK and MHI to Develop Membrane
Dehydration Systems for Bioethanol and
e-Methanol
NGK Insulators and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) are
collaborating to develop two membrane dehydration
systems. These systems aim to optimize the efficiency and
lower the cost of manufacturing processes for Bioethanol
and e-Methanol, in response to the growing demand for
clean fuels and raw materials. Source: Decarbonisation
Technology, 5/22/2024.
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