Scientists are using high-energy pulses of electricity to turn any source of carbon into turbostratic graphene in an instant. The process promises environmental benefits by turning waste into valuable graphene …read more Source:: Science
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Carbon dioxide capture and use could become big business
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•Capturing carbon dioxide and turning it into commercial products, such as fuels or construction materials, could become a new global industry, according to a new study. …read more Source:: Science
Captured carbon dioxide converts into oxalic acid to process rare earth elements
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•Removing carbon dioxide from power plant emissions is a good idea to start with — and it may have an extra economic benefit. Engineers are presenting results on turning carbon …read more Source:: Science
Fluid-inspired material self-heals before your eyes
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•Engineers have developed a new coating strategy for metal that self-heals within seconds when scratched, scraped or cracked. The novel material could prevent these tiny defects from turning into localized …read more Source:: Science
Turning biofuel waste into wealth in a single step
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•Lignin is a bulky chain of molecules found in wood and is usually discarded during biofuel production. But in a new method to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, the …read more Source:: Science