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RTX's Pratt & Whitney collaborates with FAA to study non-CO2 emissions under FAA ASCENT program

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Research, Pratt & Whitney, S&T, Ester, Dicarboxylic acid, Aviation, Climate, NOx, RQL, EPA, CO2, Sulfur dioxide, Federal Aviation Administration, University of Missouri, Government, SAF, Jet fuel

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will work together with Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), Aerodyne Research, Inc., and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study non- CO2 aviation emissions, to help understand and reduce the environmental impact of those emissions. As part of the FAA's ASCENT program, the project will measure emissions from a Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine combustor rig test stand using conventional Jet A and 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Key Points: 
  • As part of the FAA's ASCENT program, the project will measure emissions from a Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine combustor rig test stand using conventional Jet A and 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • "As the aviation industry targets a goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, we continue to pay close attention to addressing the environmental impact of other emissions, including cruise non-volatile particulate matter and NOx," said Sean Bradshaw, senior technical fellow of sustainable propulsion at Pratt & Whitney.
  • The rig tests will take place at Pratt & Whitney's facility in Middletown, Conn., using an advanced Rich-Quench-Lean (RQL) combustor.
  • Pratt & Whitney, the FAA, Missouri S&T, Aerodyne Research, and the EPA will collaborate on test design, execution, and emissions data analysis.

IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Monday, March 18, 2024
ASTM International, Pratt & Whitney, Ester, Airbus A320 family, Dicarboxylic acid, Fats, History, Aviation, Commercial aviation, Embraer, MTU Aero Engines, Japanese Aero Engine Corporation, IAE, Neste, SAF, Jet fuel

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG. The V2500 engine currently powers the A320ceo family aircraft and the Embraer C-390 Millenium.

Key Points: 
  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany.
  • "This test with 100% SAF demonstrates that V2500 engines can continue contributing towards making aviation more sustainable in the decades ahead," said Kim Kinsley, president, IAE AG, and vice president, Mature Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
  • The V2500 engine test was run on 100% Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosine (HEFA-SPK) fuel supplied by Neste.
  • The V2500 is a versatile engine, powering commercial, cargo and military platforms, with a 35-year history of providing reliable and efficient performance.

Checkerspot Announces Breakthrough with the Development of Human Milk Fat Analogue by Fermentation of Microalgae

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Research, General Health, Consumer, Food, Beverage, Fitness & Nutrition, Parenting, Retail, Science, Baby, Maternity, Biotechnology, Women, Health, Other Science, Multimedia, Infant, Plant, Fat, Parent, Lipid, Milk, Fermentation, Lipid metabolism, Caregiver, Triglyceride, Oil, Carbon, Frontiers, OPO, Rapeseed, Food safety, Microalgae, CSO, Dicarboxylic acid, Molecular biology, Ester, Palmitic acid, Dietary supplement

Checkerspot, a biotechnology company and Certified B Corporation™ that produces unique oils through the fermentation of microalgae, published in Frontiers in Nutrition a breakthrough in the development of a new source of human milk fat analogue known as OPO (Oleic-Palmitic-Oleic or sn-2 palmitate).

Key Points: 
  • Checkerspot, a biotechnology company and Certified B Corporation™ that produces unique oils through the fermentation of microalgae, published in Frontiers in Nutrition a breakthrough in the development of a new source of human milk fat analogue known as OPO (Oleic-Palmitic-Oleic or sn-2 palmitate).
  • Checkerspot is dedicated to advancing the science of viable alternatives by harnessing the potential of its microalgae-based molecular biology and fermentation capabilities.
  • Infant formulas currently available in the market often incorporate structured triglycerides through human milk fat substitutes produced enzymatically.
  • We obtained a unique human milk fat analog containing palmitic acid in sn-2 position in the range of 73% of total palmitic acid.

EV Battery Materials and Related Technologies Set to Fuel the Electric Vehicle Battery Market to $93.94 Billion by 2026: BIS Research

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Lithium, Architecture, Primary energy, Electrolyte, CAM, GM, Inflation, International Energy Agency, Prevalence, EVS, Cobalt, Original equipment manufacturer, General Motors, Refrigeration, Element, Temperature, Metal, BMS, Growth, Investment, Transport, Silicon, Cell, Safety, Nickel, Ester, SOC, Tata, Immersion, Electric battery

Moreover, over 140 new or expanded sites have been established for EV assembly and EV component or charger manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, over 140 new or expanded sites have been established for EV assembly and EV component or charger manufacturing.
  • These materials are intended to power affordable and accessible electric vehicle (EV) batteries that align with General Motors' EV propulsion architecture, known as the Ultium Platform.
  • The EV battery manufacturing process begins with extracting and processing raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt.
  • With the rising demand for lightweight vehicles, electric vehicle battery manufacturers are channeling investments into structural adhesives, replacing traditional mechanical fasteners.

EV Battery Materials and Related Technologies Set to Fuel the Electric Vehicle Battery Market to $93.94 Billion by 2026: BIS Research

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Lithium, Architecture, Primary energy, Electrolyte, CAM, GM, Inflation, International Energy Agency, Prevalence, EVS, Cobalt, Original equipment manufacturer, General Motors, Refrigeration, Element, Temperature, Metal, BMS, Growth, Investment, Transport, Silicon, Cell, Safety, Nickel, Ester, SOC, Tata, Immersion, Electric battery

Moreover, over 140 new or expanded sites have been established for EV assembly and EV component or charger manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, over 140 new or expanded sites have been established for EV assembly and EV component or charger manufacturing.
  • These materials are intended to power affordable and accessible electric vehicle (EV) batteries that align with General Motors' EV propulsion architecture, known as the Ultium Platform.
  • The EV battery manufacturing process begins with extracting and processing raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt.
  • With the rising demand for lightweight vehicles, electric vehicle battery manufacturers are channeling investments into structural adhesives, replacing traditional mechanical fasteners.

Asahi Kasei develops novel membrane system to dehydrate organic solvents without heat or pressure – Contributing to process optimization in the pharmaceutical industry

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Science, Other Science, Research, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Health, Technology, Other Technology, Pressure, Alcohol, Hydrocarbon, Ether, Ono Pharmaceutical, Membrane, Methanol, Ester, Solvent, Crystallization, Toluene, Water, THF, Osmosis, Sewage treatment, Dehydration

Asahi Kasei has developed a novel membrane system for dehydrating organic solvents for pharmaceutical applications without the application of heat or pressure.

Key Points: 
  • Asahi Kasei has developed a novel membrane system for dehydrating organic solvents for pharmaceutical applications without the application of heat or pressure.
  • The company has now begun collaborating with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., of Osaka, Japan, for the practical verification of this system.
  • Asahi Kasei has now further leveraged its expertise to develop a novel dehydration membrane system including a hollow-fiber module and draw solution for organic solvents in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process.
  • To evaluate the performance of the membrane system in practical use, Asahi Kasei is collaborating with Osaka-based Ono Pharmaceutical.

MDWerks Acquires Two Trees Beverage Company

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Other Retail, Wine & Spirits, Sustainability, Consumer, Technology, Food, Beverage, Environment, Retail, Other Consumer, Other Technology, Food Tech, Telecommunications, Ageing, Acid, Tim Smith, Wood, Ester, Heart, Tree, Partnership, Water, OTC, Taste, Fine chemical, Wine, White oak

MDWerks, Inc. (“MDWK” or the “Company”) (OTC: MDWK), a forward-thinking company leading the charge in the world of sustainable technology, today announced that it has acquired Two Trees Beverage Company (“Two Trees”), an award-winning fine spirits company with a disruptive, proprietary, and proven liquid maturation technology that accelerates the natural aging process that happens when alcohol is aged in wooden barrels over time.

Key Points: 
  • MDWerks, Inc. (“MDWK” or the “Company”) (OTC: MDWK), a forward-thinking company leading the charge in the world of sustainable technology, today announced that it has acquired Two Trees Beverage Company (“Two Trees”), an award-winning fine spirits company with a disruptive, proprietary, and proven liquid maturation technology that accelerates the natural aging process that happens when alcohol is aged in wooden barrels over time.
  • Steven Laker, CEO of MDWK, commented, “We've closely followed Two Trees’ innovative journey in the beverage industry over the past few years.
  • We believe that the technological foundation at Two Trees will be the catalyst for a revolution in beverage production and become the centerpiece of the Company’s growth strategy.
  • Two Trees’ approved patents, patents pending, and proprietary processes have broader implications for the food and beverage industry.

UV-Curable Coatings Global Market Report 2023: Market Trends with Data from 2022, Estimates for 2023 and CAGR Projections through 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, VOC, Radiation, Adhesive, Electronics, Organic compound, UV, Ester, Printing, COVID-19, OEM, Urethane, R, Oligomer, Growth, Acrylate, Volatile organic compound, Government, ESG, Paint, 3D printing

This report further divides the market into four major sub-segments: end use, type, composition, and region.

Key Points: 
  • This report further divides the market into four major sub-segments: end use, type, composition, and region.
  • The demand for UV coatings is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing environmental awareness, advancements in coating technologies, and the continuous introduction of innovative component technologies.
  • UV coatings are considered environmentally friendly as they are composed of 100% curable formulations.
  • Traditional solvent-based coatings release organic compounds into the atmosphere, posing environmental and health risks for personnel involved in the application.

Virgin Atlantic flies world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Aviation, Carbon, Aviation biofuel, Waste, Dicarboxylic acid, Research, Policy, Hope, Food chain, Hydrogen, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ICF, Contrail, Port, Quercus ser. Virentes, Virgin Atlantic, Ester, Rolls-Royce Holdings, CO2, Petroleum, Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, Government, Virgin Unite, RMI, Sugar, SAF, RMI (energy organization), SAK, Inflation, Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, Marathon Petroleum, University, Sustainability, Partnership, Imperial College London, Gross value added, Rolls-Royce, Transport, University of Sheffield, Jet fuel, Airline, Renewable energy, Atlantic Ocean, Engineering, Boeing

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic's historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) takes off from London Heathrow to New York JFK today, marking the culmination of a year of radical collaboration, to demonstrate the capability of SAF as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil-derived jet fuel, compatible with today's engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Flight100 proves Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a safe drop-in replacement for fossil-derived jet fuel and the only viable mid-term solution for decarbonizing long-haul aviation.
  • Shai Weiss, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Atlantic said: "Flight100 proves that Sustainable Aviation Fuel can be used as a safe, drop-in replacement for fossil-derived jet fuel and it's the only viable solution for decarbonizing long-haul aviation.
  • "Virgin Atlantic has been challenging the status quo and pushing the aviation industry to never settle and do better since 1984.
  • The flight represents a major milestone for the entire aviation industry in its journey towards net zero carbon emissions."

RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream successfully complete first 100% SAF transatlantic flight with G600 business jet powered by PW800 engines

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the successful completion of the first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with both PW815GA engines on a Gulfstream business jet. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

Key Points: 
  • LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the successful completion of the first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with both PW815GA engines on a Gulfstream business jet.
  • "For more than a decade, we have worked closely with Pratt & Whitney Canada to power a new generation of our business jets using the PW800 engine," said Mike Burns, president, Gulfstream.
  • "The G600 entered service in 2019 powered by twin PW815GA engines and the aircraft has consistently delivered on our promises to our customers.
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada engines have achieved more than one billion hours of flight across the entire fleet since the introduction of the PT6 turboprop engine in 1963.