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LA2AA
Adipic Acid (AA) is produced at a rate of 2.5 million tons per year; 60% of it for the production of nylon. A mixture of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone called “KA oil” (ketone-alcohol oil) is oxidized with nitric acid to give adipic acid, via a multi-step pathway.
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Assistance in crossing the valley of death
A new program to Assist SMEs.
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More support for SMEs
Not only InnovatieLink caters to SMEs (see our post of 8 August) but so does TNO in the shape of Technology Clusters (TC’s). TA’s are geared for the application of existing knowledge, not for the generation of new knowledge.
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Avantium will test two new processes
When you hear “Avantium”, you may be forgiven for thinking “Ah yes, the PEF-guys”.
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Summertime and the living is easy
But maybe not when the kids need to be entertained during the summer vacation. So maybe you can perform some chemical tricks.
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Two organizations join hands
Since the beginning of July two organizations have become partners to encourage initiatives of Small and Medium Enterprises (MKB in Dutch) in the field of the ‘green economy’
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No shocking news, just a nice link
Do you want to know where best to fill the tank of your car during your vacation trip?
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A new function for Herry Nijhuis
Dr.ir. H.H. (Herry) Nijhuis, who has just a few months ago stepped back after serving over six years as Secretary of the Board of NPT, and who has professionally held pdr.ir. H.H. Nijhuisositions for the past 16 years with Novem (which became SenterNovem, which became Agentschap NL and today is called RVO).
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Industry covenant step to sustainable chemistry Eemsdelta
The province Groningen, industry partners, NOM (North developing society), Groningen Seaports and SBE (collaborating companies Eemsdelta) signed the Industry Covenant Eemsdelta 2016-2020.
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It’s a battery! It’s a capacitor! It is supercapacitor!!
Batteries have a high energy density (they can store large amounts of energy), but their power density is low (they charge and discharge slowly).