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Research on algae based biofuels for maritime industry - Whatnext - future of energy

Research on algae based biofuels for the maritime industry

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Algae-based biofuels are an important part of the global initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, maritime transportation has become a major contributor to climate change. Emissions from ships include nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide, all of which are known to cause serious environmental harm. To combat this, many countries have …

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Research on algae based biofuels for Aerospace industry - Whatnext - energy futuremakers

Research on algae based biofuels for the aerospace industry

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Algae-based biofuels have been identified as a promising alternative to traditional petroleum-based jet fuels. Key benefits of algae-based biofuels include their low emissions, high energy density, and ability to be produced from non-arable land. In recent years, there has been significant investment in research and development of algae-based biofuels for the aerospace industry, with significant …

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Real-time Telematics in Autonomous Vessels - Whatnext - expert surveys

Real-time Telematics in Autonomous Vessels

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The development, implementation, and proliferation of autonomous vessels is set to boost the economic growth. The elimination of human operators results in weight savings and improved reliability, lowering fuel consumption and resulting in reduced environmental impact, as compared to typical human-controlled vessels. Furthermore, autonomous vessels will provide better safety by reducing human errors, with crewing …

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Real-time Telematics for the aviation Industry - Whatnext - digitalisation experts

Real-time Telematics for the Aviation Industry

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Telematics is widely used in vehicles these days and hence is a significant element of the aviation industry. With increased globalization, the aviation industry is also rapidly growing, therefore, there is a need to control and operate several aircraft and flight-related operations. Multiple start-ups and companies are working towards real-time telematics to handle aviation services. …

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Quantum Computing in Mechanical Engineering - Whatnext - mobility solutions

Quantum Computing in Mechanical Engineering and Design for the Mobility Industry

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With the proliferation of self-driving autonomous vehicles, sea-going vessels, trains, and micro-mobility, all operating across complex, connected transportation networks, the need to solve multifaceted problems at faster than real-time requires a paradigm shift in computing power and processing speeds. With the exceptions of some niche research and development projects that are discussed in more detail …

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Quantum Computing in Electric Vehicle Battery Design - Whatnext - mobility innovation experts

Quantum Computing in Electric Vehicle Battery Design and Development

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Vehicle manufacturers are beginning to express great interest in quantum computing since it shares synergies with the paradigm shifting taking place across the automotive industry with the proliferation of part-electric or fully electric vehicles (in addition to the demand for self-driving autonomous vehicles). The use of quantum computing is particularly pertinent regarding improvements in battery …

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Onsite Hydrogen Production - Whatnext - energy innovation experts

Onsite Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

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Rising CO2 emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels are the single largest contributor to global warming. In the UK alone in 2019, domestic transport was responsible for emitting the equivalent of 122 million tonnes of CO2, equating to 27% of the UK’s total emissions in 2019 (455 million tonnes CO2 equivalent). Whilst most countries …

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Light-harvesting sytem - Whatnext - energy transition experts

Light-harvesting system component in artificial photosynthesis

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An artificial photosynthesis system, which mimics the natural photosynthesis system, comprises of three units. The first is a light-harvesting unit. The second is a charge separation unit (reaction center). The third is a catalysis unit where fuel-forming multi-electron reactions take place. This article discusses the light-harvesting system. The chromophore (photosynthesizer) Light harvesting is the initial …

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Issues affecting the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage - Whatnext - sustainbility experts

Issues affecting the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in salt caverns

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The storage of gas in underground storage sites is in full operation in over 600 sites worldwide. Underground hydrogen storage is relatively new and the experiences are scarce. Storing hydrogen in underground salt caverns requires the fulfillment of several criteria including social, legal, economic, engineering, and geological. Feasibility studies of underground hydrogen storage in salt …

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Hydrogen-Powered Electric Airplanes - Whatnext - mobility innovation experts

Hydrogen-Powered Electric Airplanes

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Global warming, carbon emissions, and their impact on the environment have raised the need for airlines to develop next-gen, fuel-efficient, and environmental-friendly aircrafts. According to the European Commission’s report, the airline industry emits 3.8% of EU greenhouse gases. Hydrogen-powered electric airplanes do not produce carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions. Thus, these airplanes are getting …

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