chemistry

Atomic fusion fuel could be made greener with a new way of delivering lithium

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Atomic fusion fuel could be made greener with a new way of delivering lithium

Illustration of a nuclear fusion reactor Science Photo Library / Alamy Unlimited power from nuclear fusion can be one step closer to the unintended discovery of a new process to deliver isotope lithium-6, which is important to provide fuel for a sustainable fusion reactor. The least challenging fusion process involves combining two isotopes of hydrogen, … Read more

Carbon-neutral hydrogen can be produced from agricultural waste

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Carbon-neutral hydrogen can be produced from agricultural waste

Pharmacy could be converted into hydrogen fuel Image Bitt/Shutterstock Hydrogen could be manufactured by agricultural waste during a new production process that uses less energy thhan’s existing methods and emits no greenhouse gases. The new process transforms bioethanol into pure hydrogen and acetic acid, a substance found in vinegar used in chemicals, foods and pharmaceutical … Read more