Applications Sustainable recycling of mixed plastic waste into valuable monomers. Production of monomer feedstocks for new plastic synthesis. Advantages/Benefits Eliminates the need for organic solvents by using an aqueous ionic liquid system Enables direct recycling or upcycling of mixed plastics without sorting High monomer yields for efficient reuse in … [Read more...] about 2021-190 Aqueous Ionic Liquid Process for Chemical Recycling of Plastics
Industrial Heating and Energy Efficiency
Host Cell for Production of Mevalonate (Precursor for Sustainable Aviation Fuel) from Syngas 2024-043
Applications Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production of mevalonate Fragrance production from syngas or industrial off-gases Advantages/Benefits Increased energy efficiency from utilizing an aerobic host for bioconversion Improved facilitation of synthesis of complex molecules Versatile usage in various industries, including biofuels and … [Read more...] about Host Cell for Production of Mevalonate (Precursor for Sustainable Aviation Fuel) from Syngas 2024-043
Innovative Cathode Configuration for Enhanced Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 into Chemical Products 2024-042
Applications Production of valuable chemicals like formic acid, hydrogen, and methanol Production of carbon-based fuels Biotechnology and bioenergy applications, including microbial electrosynthesis Advantages/Benefits Enhanced efficiency and selectivity conversion rate of CO2 to formic acid Better mass transfer and reduced electrocatalyst loss to improve … [Read more...] about Innovative Cathode Configuration for Enhanced Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 into Chemical Products 2024-042
Ionocaloric Cooling for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 2022-072
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Air conditioning, refrigeration, and other cooling Food preservation BENEFITS: Avoids the use of environmentally damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Potential to be more efficient than vapor-compression systems BACKGROUND: Cooling technologies have been dominated by the vapor-compression thermodynamic cycle for several … [Read more...] about Ionocaloric Cooling for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 2022-072
A Photonic Near Infrared Heater for Efficiency and Comfort 2017-045
APPLICATIONS: Radiation heaters Industrial process heating, e.g., curing Food processing BACKGROUND: Radiative heaters such as infrared (IR) heaters are readily available in the market; however, they suffer from two fundamental problems: The visible appearance of IR heaters greatly impacts the aesthetics of building interiors. As a result, these heaters … [Read more...] about A Photonic Near Infrared Heater for Efficiency and Comfort 2017-045