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Ceramic electrochemical catalysts enable advanced energy and environmental remediation
Electrochemical catalysts, or substances that speed up the rate of a chemical reaction, are the focus of extensive research for advanced energy applications, including production and storage of hydrogen and electricity, along with remediation of pollutants. Catalytic materials work by adding electrons to (reduce) or removing them from (oxidize) the…
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Raw material considerations for next-generation energy storage technologies
Energy storage technologies touch many aspects of our lives, from powering our personal handheld devices to boosting the reliability of intermittent renewable energy sources. While many types of energy storage technologies exist to meet these market demands, batteries have emerged as the most popular option due to their scalability. Lithium-ion…
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Renewable energy: Technologies and global markets
The global renewable energy market was valued at $1.25 trillion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% to reach $2.0 trillion by the end of 2029. There recently has been a significant increase in government and regulatory support for renewable energy…
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Nuclear power: Reliable, clean energy for now and the future
The effects of climate change are evident as the daily news cycle reports on historic high temperatures and severe weather events across our nation and the world. It is now clear that minimizing carbon emissions is paramount to stemming continued changes to our climate.1 Our transition to clean and renewable…
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The surging demand for energy brings both threats and opportunities
With more than 6,000 data centers already operating around the world, and many more expected to be built, the demand for energy to power them is surging. The revolution in artificial intelligence is also fueling a growing need for electricity, and other factors are contributing to the energy demand, too:…
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Allied Mineral Products opens new facility in Türkiye
On May 9, 2025, Allied Mineral Products celebrated a grand opening of their new manufacturing facility in Izmir, Türkiye. The new facility will help Allied meet the growing demand for refractory products in the region.
Kyocera and Kyuden Mirai Energy sign memorandum on renewable energy
Following a recent off-site corporate power purchase agreement, Kyuden Mirai Energy began supplying Kyocera facilities with geothermal electricity to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to continue collaborating in the renewable energy space.
Saint-Gobain launches lowest carbon glass wool insulation plant in the world
The recent installation of three pressurized biogas tanks at the Saint-Gobain Isover plant in Forssa, Finland, means it is now the lowest carbon glass wool insulation plant in the world. Fifty percent of the site utilizes biogas energy while the other 50% utilizes hydroelectric power.
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