Fujitsu, Atmonia find key catalyst for cleaner ammonia synthesis

Fujitsu and Atmonia discover a novel catalyst candidate for clean ammonia synthesis

Fujitsu and Atmonia have discovered a catalyst for clean synthesis of ammonia that is essential for fertilizer and eFuel production. The catalyst combinations from simulation data were narrowed down, leading to a promising catalyst material candidate that combines non-precious metals by alloying molybdenum oxide as base with tungsten (patent pending). (Source – fujitsu)

Central America Nickel files a patent application for the extraction of nickel and cobalt using UAEx and RAL

Central America Nickel has filed a provisional patent application for the extraction of nickel and cobalt using the Ultrasound Assisted Extraction (UAEx) and Reductive Atmospheric Leaching (RAL). This eco-friendly process reduces carbon emissions and chemical waste while recovering valuable minerals. (Source – finance.yahoo)

TNAU’s receives a design patent for hydrothermal liquefaction reactor

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has received a design patent for hydrothermal liquefaction reactor. The patent design can help in direct thermochemical conversion to yield bioenergy products. It can also save the drying costs and energy associated with conventional thermochemical systems. (Source – news.careers360)

Thrissur team receives a US patent for zinc plated battery

Researchers at Christ College Irinjalakuda have received a US patent for a zinc-plated copper electrode battery. The battery has lesser risk of catching fire than the currently popular lithium-ion battery.  It can be used in vehicles as well as in electronic devices like laptops. (Source – timesofindia.indiatimes)

Pune young innovator receives a patent for herbal cockroach insecticide

Bipin Choudhari a young innovator has received a patent for herbal cockroach insecticide. His invention is poised to make a significant impact in the field of chemical-free pest control. Driven by a commitment to eco-friendly pest control, he set out to craft herbal pesticides, integrating them into modern pest management strategies. (Source – punekarnews)

L’Oréal receives a patent for a process to elongate and densify hair

L’Oréal has received a patent for a method to lengthen and thicken fibers on a keratin material. This method involves applying a cosmetic composition containing volatile hydrocarbon-based oil, polymer particles surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, and a hydrophobic film-forming polymer. (Source – happi)

Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. receives a patent for “Cascading Stack Electrochemical Fuel Cell”

Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. has received a patent for its core advanced product water removal fuel cell stack technology. Infinity Founder and CEO, William Smith, said, “As we transition from research and development toward commercial production this patent can be instrumental in protecting our technology in our current Space and Underwater fuel cell markets as well as supporting expansion into new markets”. (Source – businesswire)

ETH Zurich and Nanyang Technological University files a patent application for clean energy generating fuel cell membranes

Researchers from ETH Zurich and Nanyang Technological University have filed a patent application for clean energy generating fuel cell membranes from chicken feathers. This membrane provides an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional membranes containing harmful PFAS chemicals. (Source – environmentenergyleader)