WVU secures $3M to develop tech to reduce energy consumption

Researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) have secured $3 million from the US Department of Energy to pioneer a new chemical reactor system that could transform industrial manufacturing processes. Led by Professor John Hu, the WVU team intends to investigate ways to significantly reduce industrial processes’ energy and greenhouse gas requirements by harnessing microwaves for

It takes green to go green

President Biden made headlines with his recent executive order directing federal agencies to achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050, including meeting ambitious goals this decade to decarbonize federal vehicles, buildings and electricity use. While the President’s plan would make only a dent in US emissions overall, the real aim is to use the government’s vast

How the petrochemicals industry can reduce its carbon footprint

The chemical building blocks derived from petrochemicals continue to play a crucial role in society. Syngas production contributes significantly to petrochemical CO2 emissions. The technology exists to significantly reduce syngas CO2 emissions at scale and help the industry on its road to net zero. Petrochemicals have played a crucial role in society for over 50