Tag: Florida

X-BATT produces lithium-ion battery anode materials from spent coffee grounds, other wastes

X-BATT produces lithium-ion battery anode materials from spent coffee grounds, other wastes

March 4, 2024 |

In Florida, X-BATT has made a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology with the introduction of a composite anode materials made from feedstocks like wood, corn husk, rice husk, and spent coffee grounds. By leveraging agricultural waste products as a low-cost carbon source, X-BATT aims to address the critical mineral shortage threatening the electrification movement by […]

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Kraton completes $35-million crude tall oil biorefinery upgrade

Kraton completes $35-million crude tall oil biorefinery upgrade

January 29, 2024 |

In Florida, Kraton Corporation, a producer of biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products, has completed a $35 million investment to upgrade its crude tall oil biorefinery towers in Panama City. The new infrastructure was completed in November. “We are excited to unveil this strategic investment in our biorefinery operations,” said Edgar Baena, VP […]

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M2X and SCGC partner to streamline production of methanol from stranded gas

M2X and SCGC partner to streamline production of methanol from stranded gas

January 20, 2024 |

In Florida, M2X Energy, a startup company with process technology that converts stranded natural gas into low-carbon methanol, and SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a petrochemicals company that is committed to developing sustainable chemicals and clean energy solutions, have strengthened their existing relationship by announcing a joint development program to optimize key chemical transformations within M2X’s modular […]

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