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
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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
Lightweight, Portable, Waterproof, and Low Power Stem Respiration Measurement System for Trees 2023-152
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Plant Physiology Research Ecosystem Management, Forestry Science Agriculture ADVANTAGES: Lower cost than commercially available efflux (Es) measurement systems. Measures Es in real-time compared to static chambers that measure Es indirectly. Provides information on the short-duration growth rates of trees and plants … [Read more...] about Lightweight, Portable, Waterproof, and Low Power Stem Respiration Measurement System for Trees 2023-152
New low-temperature process for extracting lithium from alpha spodumene 2024-019
Commercial Applications Battery precursor production Electric vehicle batteries Portable electronics batteries Energy storage solutions Renewable energy systems Benefits Lower energy requirements Decreased chemical usage Production of high purity lithium Environmentally friendly approach Potential cost reductions Background Lithium … [Read more...] about New low-temperature process for extracting lithium from alpha spodumene 2024-019