Tag: MIT

MIT spin-off teams with Montauk to pilot commercial scale biogas-to-methanol conversion

MIT spin-off teams with Montauk to pilot commercial scale biogas-to-methanol conversion

October 7, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals, announced an agreement with Montauk Renewables, Inc. Leveraging Emvolon’s patented technology, the initial pilot is a commercial-scale demonstration of recovering and converting biogas into green methanol, which is expected to take place at Montauk’s renewable gas production site at […]

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Study Warns of Health Risks in Switching Ships from Diesel to Ammonia Fuel

Study Warns of Health Risks in Switching Ships from Diesel to Ammonia Fuel

July 18, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, a recent MIT study reveals that switching maritime fuel from diesel to ammonia could worsen air quality and pose significant health risks unless new emissions regulations are implemented. While ammonia is nearly carbon-free, its combustion produces nitrous oxide (N2O) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), contributing to severe air pollution and health problems such as […]

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MIT chemical engineers convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide more efficiently

MIT chemical engineers convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide more efficiently

March 28, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, MIT chemical engineers have devised an efficient way to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, a chemical precursor that can be used to generate useful compounds such as ethanol and other fuels. If scaled up for industrial use, this process could help to remove carbon dioxide from power plants and other sources, reducing […]

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