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Old 11-03-2017, 03:50 PM   #483 (permalink)
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I'm reminded of the scene in Mars attacks where the Martians suck up the hydrogen bomb lobbed at them and then inhale it like helium. (fusion joke)


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The next thing I did was look at r/futurology and this was the top story:

bloomberg.comExxon Quietly Researching Hundreds of Green Projects

Two examples are new to me and interesting:
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  • Carbonate fuel cells: Most fuel cells generate electricity by reacting chemically with natural gas or hydrogen. These ones use carbon dioxide. Exxon and FuelCell Energy Inc. are researching how the devices can be used in carbon capture and storage and to generate electricity at the same time. It’s building a pilot plant within a few months and is working on the engineering of the facility now.
  • Process intensification: Exxon is working with Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a more efficient way of refining crude oil into plastic. It involves using a membrane and osmosis rather than heat. Exxon is targeting carbon dioxide emission reductions by as much as half with the process.

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