//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/petroleum/ Petroleum Engineering. From coal-based jet fuel to undiscovered petroleum resources, read all the petroleum industry news here. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:50:36 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:50:36 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/petroleum/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908170858.htm Researchers have shown that table salt outperforms other expensive catalysts being explored for the chemical recycling of polyolefin polymers, which account for 60% of plastic waste. The research shows that sodium chloride could provide a safe, inexpensive and reusable way to make plastics more recyclable. The team also showed that table salt and other catalysts could be used in the recycling of metallized plastic films -- like those used in potato chip bags -- which are currently not recyclable. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:08:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908170858.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908125958.htm A research team has evaluated the feasibility of ammonia-based power generation through techno-economic and carbon footprint analyses. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:59:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908125958.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907162612.htm A new study suggests that railroads are likely to cut transportation prices to prop up coal-fired plants if U.S. climate policies further disadvantage coal in favor of less carbon-intensive energy sources. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:26:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907162612.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122111.htm A chemist envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries. He has created a new battery that could have profound implications for the large-scale energy storage needed by wind and solar farms. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:21:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906122111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124940.htm Carbon dioxide can be electrocatalytically reduced to useful resources using conventional catalysts such as gold or lead supported on conductive carbon. However, the high pH environment near electrodes often degrades the catalyst support, rendering them ineffective. Now, researchers have developed novel in-liquid plasma-treated titanium dioxide electrode decorated with silver nanoparticles as an alternate catalyst support, facilitating enhanced conversion of carbon dioxide to useful products, such as syngas, a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131737.htm Carbon capture is a promising method to help slow climate change. With this approach, carbon dioxide (CO¬¬2) is trapped before it escapes into the atmosphere, but the process requires a large amount of energy and equipment. Now, researchers have designed a capture system using an electrochemical cell that can easily grab and release CO2. The device operates at room temperature and requires less energy than conventional, amine-based carbon-capture systems. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131737.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120206.htm Mathematical modeling can show how to safely blend hydrogen with natural gas for transport in existing pipeline systems. A secure and reliable transition to hydrogen is one of the proposed solutions for the shift to a net-zero-carbon economy. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:02:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120206.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151722.htm 如果煤和天然气发电的2%ore efficient, then, every year, there could be 460 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide released and 2 trillion fewer gallons of water used. A recent innovation to the steam cycle used in fossil fuel power generation could achieve this. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:17:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822151722.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174253.htm The world needs greener ways to make chemicals. In a new study, researchers demonstrate one potential path toward this goal by adapting hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:42:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174253.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114338.htm Zinc-air batteries have emerged as a better alternative to lithium in a recent study into the advancement of sustainable battery systems. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:43:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114338.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818153123.htm New research reveals a promising breakthrough in green energy: an electrolyzer device capable of converting carbon dioxide into propane in a manner that is both scalable and economically viable. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:31:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818153123.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115524.htm 虽然许多美国人尽职尽责地存款plastic trash into the appropriate bins each week, many of those materials, including flexible films, multilayer materials and a lot of colored plastics, are not recyclable using conventional mechanical recycling methods. In the end, only about 9 percent of plastic in the United States is ever reused, often in low-value products. With a new technique, however, chemical engineers are turning low-value waste plastic into high-value products. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115524.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803125603.htm Engineers have developed a new kind of membrane that separates chemicals within wastewater so effectively that they can be reused, presenting a new opportunity for industries to improve sustainability, while extracting valuable by-products and chemicals from wastewater. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:56:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803125603.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123020.htm If you were ever to see sewage sludge up close, you might be hard-pressed to find any redeemable value; however, researchers now see it another way. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230725123020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722205255.htm Chemists have demonstrated that water remediation can be powered in part -- and perhaps even exclusively -- by renewable energy sources. 坐,2023年7月22日20:52:55美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230722205255.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124847.htm A catalyst using a single or just a few palladium atoms removed 90% of unburned methane from natural gas engine exhaust at low temperatures in a recent study. While more research needs to be done, the advance in single atom catalysis has the potential to lower exhaust emissions of methane, one of the worst greenhouse gases that traps heat at about 25 times the rate of carbon dioxide. Researchers showed that the single-atom catalyst was able to remove methane from engine exhaust at lower temperatures, less than 350 degrees Celsius (662 degrees Fahrenheit), while maintaining reaction stability at higher temperatures. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:48:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124847.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717175940.htm Consumers in the richer, developed nations will have to accept restrictions on their energy use if international climate change targets are to be met, warn researchers. The big challenge is to identify the fairest and most equitable way that governments can curtail energy use, a process known as energy demand reduction. The research team analyzed several scenarios to identify a potential solution. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:59:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717175940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710180443.htm Unused solar, wind, and hydroelectric power in the U.S. could support the exponential growth of transactions involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs), researchers have found. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:04:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710180443.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124608.htm New research into public attitudes towards alternative shipping fuels shows public backing for biofuel and hydrogen. The study also found that nuclear was preferred to the heavy fuel oil (HFO) currently used in the global shipping industry, although both were perceived negatively. Ammonia had the least public support. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:46:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105900.htm Researchers have found that one method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is available, affordable, and capable of being implemented right now. Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance, could be readily abated with existing technology applied to industrial sources. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:59:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105900.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629193301.htm In light of climate change and the impending transition to clean energy, many long-standing programs to address energy insecurity need to be refreshed. A new paper provides growing documentation of the connections between energy insecurity and poor health. The paper also offers an overview of current policy initiatives and discusses ways that current policies can be improved upon. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:33:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629193301.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629125702.htm Researchers report a new single-photon Raman lidar system that operates underwater and can remotely distinguish various substances. They also show that the new system can detect the thickness of the oil underwater up to 12 m away, which could be useful for detecting oil spills. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:57:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629125702.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621105226.htm Tidal range schemes are financially viable and could lower energy bills say researchers. Research combined a tidal range power generation model with its cost model to demonstrate the viability of tidal power. The research demonstrates the benefits of tidal energy, which does not suffer from unpredictable intermittency as power is generated both day and night, and in windy or calm weather. The creation of a tidal barrage could operate for 120 years or more to meet future demand and storage problems. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:52:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621105226.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230620174445.htm Researchers are leading an international team whose goal is to create a framework to help governments in the U.S. and around the world assess and prioritize remediation strategies for orphaned oil and gas wells. These inactive wells represent environmental risks since they have the potential to contaminate water supplies, degrade ecosystems, and emit methane and other air pollutants that are harmful to human health. But plugging the wells also offers various potential environmental opportunities such as underground storage of carbon dioxide and hydrogen, or the development of geothermal energy systems. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:44:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230620174445.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230619120149.htm Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes -- or even directly from the air -- and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the Sun. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:01:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230619120149.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220643.htm For many technology enthusiasts, the metaverse has the potential to transform almost every facet of human life, from work to education to entertainment. Now, new research shows it could have environmental benefits, too. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:06:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220643.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613110059.htm Researchers used four different types of port environments to investigate the levels of contaminants emitted from five different sources. They found that the combined emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances is putting the marine environment at risk. Ninety per cent of the harmful emissions came from ships fitted with scrubbers, whose purpose is to clean their exhaust gases. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613110059.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200329.htm Scientists investigate the promising properties of a common, Earth-abundant salt. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:03:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200329.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114707.htm 两个主要ridesharing companies have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. To understand additional impacts of this transition, researchers conducted life-cycle comparisons of battery-powered electric vehicle fleets to a gas-powered one, using real-world rideshare data. They found up to a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from full electrification; however, traffic problems and air pollution could increase. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:47:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114707.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230608195752.htm MethaneMapper is an artificial intelligence-powered hyperspectral imaging tool that researchers have developed to detect real-time methane emissions and trace them to their sources. The tool works by processing hyperspectral data gathered during overhead, airborne scans of the target area. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:57:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230608195752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230606111655.htm Burning coal doesn't only pollute the air. The resulting ash can leach toxic chemicals into the local environments where it's kept. New research shows that the toxicity of various ash stockpiles relies heavily on its nanoscale structures, which vary widely between sources. The results will help researchers predict which coal ash is most environmentally dangerous. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:16:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230606111655.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125428.htm The next generation of sustainable energy technology might be built from some low-tech materials: rocks and the sun. Using a new approach known as concentrated solar power, heat from the sun is stored then used to dry foods or create electricity. A team has found that certain soapstone and granite samples from Tanzania are well suited for storing this solar heat, featuring high energy densities and stability even at high temperatures. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:54:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125428.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230526121105.htm The quest to develop hydrogen as a clean energy source that could curb our dependence on fossil fuels may lead to an unexpected place -- coal. Scientists have found that coal may represent a potential way to store hydrogen gas, much like batteries store energy for future use, addressing a major hurdle in developing a clean energy supply chain. Fri, 26 May 2023 12:11:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230526121105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123748.htm Nontraditional water sources can be deployed to help cope with climate-induced water risks and tackle the increasing water demand for decarbonization of fossil fuel-fired power plants, but that could increase the cost of electricity generation by 8 percent to 10 percent. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:37:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123748.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131302.htm Researchers took a deep dive into the economic and environmental value of community recycling efforts and compared it to the value of other climate change mitigation practices, concluding it provides a return on investment. Mon, 22 May 2023 13:13:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131302.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131143.htm A team of researchers has created a new supply chain model which could empower the international hydrogen renewable energy industry. Mon, 22 May 2023 13:11:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230522131143.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230510120537.htm Researchers are embarking on a groundbreaking project to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis using bacteria to deliver electrons to a nanocrystal semiconductor photocatalyst. By leveraging the unique properties of microorganisms and nanomaterials, the system has the potential to replace current approaches that derive hydrogen from fossil fuels, revolutionizing the way hydrogen fuel is produced and unlocking a powerful source of renewable energy. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:05:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230510120537.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508190604.htm A new article examines the cost to plug 14,000 wells that are inactive, have not produced for five years and are unlikely to be reactivated in the Gulf of Mexico region, which is the epicenter of U.S. offshore oil and gas operations. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:06:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230508190604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230425111234.htm The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide can be converted into useful hydrocarbons by electrolysis. The design of the electrolysis cell is crucial in this process. The so-called zero-gap cell is particularly suitable for industrial processes. But there are still problems: The cathodes clog up quickly. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:12:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230425111234.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230425111147.htm Researchers develop a fabrication method to increase the efficacy and longevity of membrane separation technology. The team created a nanofibrous membrane with electrospinning, in which a liquid polymer droplet is electrified and stretched to make fibers, and increased the roughness of the membrane surface by loading it with silver nanoparticles. In water, this rough surface promotes a stable layer of water, which acts as a barrier to prevent oil droplets from entering the membrane. The technology is greater than 99% effective at separating a petroleum ether-in-water emulsion. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:11:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230425111147.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424102921.htm Researchers developed a proof of concept for a superconducting highway that could transport vehicles and electricity, cooling the necessary superconductors with a pipeline of liquid hydrogen. Most magnetic levitation designs feature the superconductor inside the vehicle, which is suspended above a magnetic track. The authors decided to flip that arrangement upside down, putting the superconductor on the ground and giving each vehicle a magnet. The result is a system with multiple uses, placing it within the realm of affordability. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:29:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424102921.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230420171633.htm Engineers developed a method to create synthetic spider silk at high yields while retaining strength and toughness using mussel foot proteins. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:16:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230420171633.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418142516.htm Global experts on solar power strongly urge a commitment to the continued growth of photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and deployment to power the planet, arguing that lowballing projections for PV growth while waiting for a consensus on other energy pathways or the emergence of technological last-minute miracles 'is no longer an option.' Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:25:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418142516.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413154255.htm A new, inexpensive technology can limit the buildup of algae on the walls of photobioreactors that can help convert carbon dioxide into useful products. Reducing this fouling avoids costly cleanouts and allows more photosynthesis to happen within tanks. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:42:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413154255.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230410111700.htm A new study shows that if U.S. nuclear power plants are retired, the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas to fill the energy gap could cause more than 5,000 premature deaths. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:17:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230410111700.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230410111649.htm An environmentally friendlier solution to solar cell production with enhanced performance utilizes PEDOT:PSS/silicon heterojunction solar cells. This hybrid type is made of organic-inorganic material, which could potentially ease the production process compared to conventional silicon-only solar cells. It avoids manufacturing solar cells in vacuums and high-temperature processes, which require large and expensive equipment and a great amount of time. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:16:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230410111649.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230406075654.htm The use of coal power is not decreasing fast enough. The Paris Agreement's target of a maximum of 2 degrees of warming appear to be missed, and the world is moving towards a temperature increase of 2.5 -- 3 degrees. At the same time it is feasible to avoid higher warming. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:56:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230406075654.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230405161408.htm Placing levies on the profits made in the renewable energy industry could hinder the UK's ability to meet its 2050 net zero carbon reduction targets, an expert has said. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:14:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230405161408.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230405112118.htm A recently discovered catalyst, can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful methanol at room temperature and low-pressure conditions. This novel compound, which is thermally and chemically stable in air, represents a new milestone in CO2 conversion via hydrogenation and could be key to slow down climate change. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:21:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230405112118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230404114255.htm A research team has demonstrated a unique method that reduces the aerodynamic resistance of ships by 7.5 per cent. This opens the way for large cargo ships borne across the oceans by wind alone, as wind-powered ships are more affected by aerodynamic drag than fossil-fueled ones. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:42:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230404114255.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145545.htm Introducing additives to concrete manufacturing processes could reduce the sizeable carbon footprint of the material without altering its bulk mechanical properties, a study shows. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:55:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145545.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145425.htm Scientists develop process to remove toxic heavy metals from coal fly ash, making for greener, stronger concrete. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:54:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145425.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145423.htm Researchers have developed a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts and say their work is a major step towards production simpler, more affordable and more scalable. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:54:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145423.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323103418.htm At least 80% of sites identified as being internationally important for biodiversity on land currently contain infrastructure -- of which more than 75% contain roads. In the future, more sites that are important for biodiversity could contain powerplants, mines and oil and gas infrastructure. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:34:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323103418.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112611.htm People might be more positive to the removal of fuel subsidies if told where the money would be spent instead. This has been shown in a study which investigated attitudes towards removing fossil fuel subsidies in five developing countries. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:26:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112611.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114029.htm There is currently a large dependence on coal for power generation. As coal-fired plants cause environmental and health hazards, technologies such as swirl flow and air staging have been proposed to mitigate the pollutants in their emissions. However, it is unclear how effective these technologies are in reducing the environmental costs of these plants. Now, researchers have provided insights on this front in a new study, delineating their efficacies with experiments and simulations. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:40:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230316114029.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155046.htm Researchers have engineered a material with the potential to dramatically cut the amount of heat power plants release into the atmosphere. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155046.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313162740.htm Hydrogen is often heralded as the clean fuel of the future, but new research suggests that leaky hydrogen infrastructure could end up increasing atmospheric methane levels, which would cause decades-long climate consequences. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:27:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313162740.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313101116.htm Metal organic frameworks, or MOFs, are kind of like plastic building block toys. The pieces are simple to connect, yet they're capable of building highly sophisticated structures. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:11:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313101116.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308171703.htm From oil rigs to tar seeps, it's hard to miss the presence of petroleum around the Santa Barbara Channel. Scientists have now investigated the interplay between the two processes releasing oil from underground: human enterprise and regional geology. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:17:03 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308171703.htm