Applications of Technology: Low energy intensive dilute CO2 capture Benefits: Self sustaining and self replicating via photosynthesis (does not require feeding) Significant reduction in capital expenses of dilute CO2 capture from the atmosphere Can function in both point source systems and atmosphere Background: Carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzymes … [Read more...] about A Cyanobacterial System for Catalyzing CO2 Mineralization from Seawater 2023-042
Water, Air, Geosciences, and Environment
In situ Compound Diversification and Detection of Phenolic-Derived Compounds (P-DeCo) for Soil Carbon Sequestration 2023-154
Applications Long-term carbon storage Agriculture Environmental restoration to improve resilience of ecosystems Biofuel production, bioremediation Advantages/Benefits Enhanced carbon sequestration in soils Improved soil health and fertility from conversion of labile compounds into refractory carbon Better precision monitoring of … [Read more...] about In situ Compound Diversification and Detection of Phenolic-Derived Compounds (P-DeCo) for Soil Carbon Sequestration 2023-154
Electrochemical Leaching of Lithium from Clays 2021-166
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: More sustainable lithium extraction for applications such as: Electric vehicles Consumer electronics Critical defense Stationary energy grid storage BENEFITS: More energy efficient, lower cost, and sustainable lithium extraction through: Elimination of acid leaching step and/or sulfate roasting steps Substantial reduction … [Read more...] about Electrochemical Leaching of Lithium from Clays 2021-166
Advanced Dissolution and Depolymerization Method to Transform Plastic Recycling 2021-169
Applications: Waste management for plastic products Efficiently convert plastic waste into new chemicals Optimize sustainable supply chains for chemical companies Advantages: Reduced energy consumption by using lower temperatures Increased reliability ensures consistent quality of recycled materials Effectively handles mixed plastic streams in a single … [Read more...] about Advanced Dissolution and Depolymerization Method to Transform Plastic Recycling 2021-169
Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biocatalyst for existing methane conversion technologies Polyester textiles and apparels, automobile coatings, polymers, flavors, fragrances, and vitamin synthesis ADVANTAGES: Reduces reliance on petrochemical-based malonate production Methane sequestration Methane is a lower cost alternative to sugar … [Read more...] about Malonate Production via Bioengineered Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 2022-098