In Pennsylvania, chemicals giant Covestro is supplying biobased methylene diphenyl diisocyanate to Carlisle Construction Materials for use in partially renewable polyurethane rigid foam insulation panels. Under the terms of the agreement, Covestro will supply Carlisle with MDI that is based on ISCC PLUS certified mass balanced bio-circular raw materials and features up to a 99% […]
In Pennsylvania, a man named Max Justice is producing mushroom coffins to help make the act of burying a loved one more environmentally friendly. Justice, CEO of Setas Eternal Living in Franklin County, told Fox43 the process works by growing mycelium into a coffin-shaped mold. The shaped mushroom is then purified and cooked in an […]
In Pennsylvania, DOE researchers have used a specialized optical microscope to visualize single cellulase enzymes interacting with different forms of cellulose. By investigating enzyme function in the presence of the product of the reaction and other components of plant biomass, the researchers gained new insights into how the enzyme binds and processes cellulose. The researchers found that […]
In Pennsylvania, New Energy Blue and ARCO/Murray announced a partnership to build out the New Energy Biomass Refinery designed platform across the American Midwest. ARCO/Murray will construct the flagship New Energy Freedom biomass refinery in Mason City, Iowa, to sustainably process corn stalks into second-generation fuel ethanol and clean lignin at large commercial capacity. The […]
In Pennsylvania, cellulose, which helps give plant cell walls their rigid structure, holds promise as a renewable raw material for biofuels—if researchers can accelerate the production process. Compared to the breakdown of other biofuel materials like corn, breaking down cellulose is slow and inefficient but could avoid concerns around using a food source while taking […]
In Pennsylvania, FOMO WORLDWIDE, INC. has signed a Definitive Agreement to acquire the North America assets of EcoChem Alternative Fuels LLC, a U.S.-based provider of clean fuel technology systems that address the shortcomings of the world’s carbon energy supply chain. EcoChem’s mission is to advance consumer fuel quality and protect the integrity of critical engine […]
In Pennsylvania, New Energy Blue, advances its Decarbonizing America agenda by forming New Energy Chemicals. In phase one, the new biochemical subsidiary will produce American-sourced and American-made bio-based ethylene to enable Dow’s production of low carbon plastics used in everyday life. Meanwhile, in phase two, it will expand operations at its Port Lavaca, Texas, facility […]
In Pennsylvania, New Energy Blue has formed New Energy Chemicals to manufacture ethylene using ethanol produced via corn stover. The bio-based ethylene will be used by Dow to manufacture polyethylene, in line with a production pact established in May 2023. New Energy Chemicals will use the ethylene to produce sustainable aviation fuel at its Port […]
In Pennsylvania, New Energy Blue formed New Energy Chemicals. In phase one, the new biochemical subsidiary will produce American-sourced and American-made bio-based ethylene to enable Dow’s production of low carbon plastics used in everyday life; in phase two, it will expand operations at its Port Lavaca, Texas, facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In […]
In Pennsylvania, PennState reported that Penn State doctoral candidate in chemical engineering Arash Emdadi and his lab colleagues are working to improve the hydrogen production method to make it more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Emdadi is working toward commercializing a new electrolyzer invented by Professor Bruce Logan’s civil and environmental engineering lab. The electrolyzer uses […]
