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Northwestern Researchers create graphite-derivative flexible material
Northwestern researcher Rodney Ruoff has developed a flexible graphene material that has possible usages in fuel cell storage or ultra-strong, ultra light materials. This is a compelling product as it represents an opportunity for very strong, ultralight materials, perhaps automotive (fuel cells) or consumer products applications (laptops)
Technology Review Article
DuPont Partners for Genetically engineered feedstocks
DuPont is partnering with Cold Spring Harbor Labs to develop technology to help improve crop yields of corn, soy beans, and other feedstocks. This is an interesting partnership as it gives some indication of DuPont moving (back) into using plants for feedstock purposes instead of petroleum-based ones. This research could prove important as more of the industry look towards using plants for feedstocks again. The genetic modifications could drastically improve the economic differences between agriculture and petroleum.
GreenCarCongress article
Press Release
Scientists at Argonne National Labs develop aerogel
Scientists at ANL have identified a high-surface area aerogel that can be used in a variety of filtering processes. Experimentation showed this material to be extremely effective at dissolving mercury from water samples. It could also have applications in purifying hydrogen for use in fuel cells (and prevent cell contamination).
Press Release
Greencarcongress article
