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  1. Feedstocks
    Google News · BIODIESEL · deSignificance: Notable

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    Mainz team turns biodiesel by-product glycerin into formic acid and hydrogen via hybrid electrolysis

    Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have developed a new "hybrid electrolysis" process that converts glycerin — generated in large volumes as a by-product of biodiesel production — into two valuable raw materials: formic acid and hydrogen, with results published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials. Unlike conventional water electrolysis, the process uses glycerin as a feedstock alongside water, so that instead of oxygen the anode product is formic acid, a versatile chemical industry feedstock that today is mostly produced from fossil sources. The process also yields hydrogen, which can serve as an energy carrier. Study leader Prof. Dr. Carsten Streb (JGU Department of Chemistry) said the approach can make an important contribution to electrifying the chemical industry, a transformation companies are currently pursuing at scale to cut CO2 emissions.

  2. E-fuels
    Staffetta Quotidiana · EnergySignificance: Notable

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    Nel ASA and Rheinmetall sign MoU on decentralised synthetic fuel production for defence and critical infrastructure

    Nel ASA (Norwegian electrolyser manufacturer) and Rheinmetall AG have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint opportunities in decentralised renewable fuel production for defence and critical infrastructure. The collaboration pairs Nel's electrolyser technology for renewable hydrogen with Rheinmetall's Giga PtX concept and systems-integration expertise to assess scalable, modular solutions for localised production of low-carbon synthetic fuels. Norway is the first target market, with Rheinmetall seeking a local champion partner in each market. The synthetic fuels would be drop-in substitutes for conventional fuels without changes to end-use applications; producing them near demand centres aims to reduce reliance on centralised production and long, vulnerable supply chains, strengthening energy security and preparedness.