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This week is action packed with breakthroughs in energy, materials, prediction models, and more. Enjoy!

This Week’s Top 5 News Articles

🥡 Finally! Polystyrene Trays For Protein Food Have A Replacement

⛽️ Breakthrough Technology: Zero-Emission Hydrogen Gas At Low-Cost

🤖 Oxford Scientist Develops Algorithm to Speed Up and Improve Climate Prediction Models

🗿 Research Shows Olivine in Cement Could Create Carbon-Negative Concrete

🇳🇱 Dutch Researchers Develop Method to Safely Disassemble Electronics for Repair and Recycling

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TOP 5 NEWS ARTICLES

Finally! Polystyrene Trays For Protein Have A Replacement LINK 

• Eastman and SEE, formerly Sealed Air, have developed a compostable, lightweight tray made from Eastman's Aventa Renew materials that is designed to replace conventional polystyrene foam trays in protein packaging.

• The new tray is made from sustainably sourced wood pulp and recycled acetyl, is certified as compostable in both home and industrial environments, and does not leave behind microplastics.

• The partnership between Eastman and SEE aims to advance the circularity commitments of both companies by providing an environmentally responsible packaging solution that performs like traditional plastic.

Breakthrough Technology: Zero-Emission Hydrogen Gas At Low-Cost LINK 

• Thiozen's pilot process removes hydrogen sulfide from gas and produces zero-emission hydrogen, eliminating reliance on fossil fuels.

• Conducted in the Permian Basin with A.C.T. Operating Company, the pilot demonstrated cost-effective hydrogen generation and sour gas processing.

• This technology could revolutionize the energy industry with a cost-efficient, low-emission hydrogen production method to meet demand and regulations.

Oxford Scientist Develops Algorithm to Speed Up Climate Prediction Models LINK

• Earth System Models simulate global climate but need months of "spin-up" to stabilize for accurate predictions.

• Professor Samar Khatiwala's new algorithm cuts this spin-up time by 90%, reducing it to less than a week.

• This advancement enables higher-resolution modeling and more simulations, improving the precision of climate projections.

Research Shows Olivine in Cement Could Create Carbon-Negative Concrete LINK

• Olivine, when used in cement production, can create carbon-negative concrete by reacting with CO2.

• The process extracts silica and magnesium sulfate from olivine, combines it with CO2 to form nesquehonite, then mixes it into cement.

• Scaling this process could lead to capturing CO2 from the air or emissions, potentially making cement carbon-neutral or negative.

Dutch Researchers Develop Method to Safely Disassemble Electronics for Repair and Recycling LINK

• Printed electronics fused with plastic complicate recycling and repair, contributing to high CO2 emissions and material loss.

• TNO researchers developed a water-based separation layer enabling the plastic to be removed without harming the electronics, allowing for full recycling and repair.

• This disassembly method reduces waste, cuts costs, and enhances production sustainability, aligning with forthcoming EU ecodesign regulations.

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