Tech Xplore - food processing

Researcher leads breakthrough in production of green carbon monoxide using light

A team of advanced materials chemistry researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the use of light to convert carbon and carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO).

Dec 12, 2023

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ChatGPT designs its first robot

Poems, essays and even books—is there anything the open AI platform ChatGPT can't handle? These new AI developments have inspired researchers at TU Delft and the Swiss technical university EPFL to dig a little deeper: For ...

Jun 7, 2023

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Mechanical engineers explore kitchen uses for 3D printing

Cooking devices that incorporate three-dimensional (3D) printers, lasers, or other software-driven processes may soon replace conventional cooking appliances such as ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. But will people want ...

Mar 21, 2023

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Easing pain at the pump with food waste: New method for making biodiesel fuel

With gas prices soaring and food costs pinching family budgets, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at WPI is looking at ways to use food waste to make a renewable and more affordable fuel replacement for oil-based diesel. ...

Sep 2, 2022

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CO2–formate conversion technology with significantly improved production rate

Carbon dioxide as a resource and hydrogen energy are considered to be the most practical measures to realize carbon neutrality. However, technological innovation is essential for them to be environmentally and economically ...

Jul 18, 2022

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How to compete with robots

When it comes to the future of intelligent robots, the first question people ask is often: How many jobs will they make disappear? Whatever the answer, the second question is likely to be: How can I make sure that my job ...

Apr 13, 2022

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Protein production serves aims for sustainability in our food future

Food out of thin air. As a company slogan, it is hard to get more catchy than that. What on food-producing earth do they mean?

Jul 9, 2019 weblog

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Renewable energy battery systems could harness eggshell proteins for electricity conduction

Chicken eggshells may be the answer to developing safer, sustainable and cost-effective rechargeable battery storage systems, according to new research.

Oct 18, 2023

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Study finds turning food waste into bioenergy can become a profitable industry

Food waste is a major problem around the world. In the United States, an estimated 30 to 40% of edible food is lost or wasted, costing billions of dollars each year. One potential solution is to divert food waste from landfills ...

Jul 13, 2023

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Food safety: Cleaning with plasma instead of chemicals

A new method for cleaning conveyor belts in food production can replace the widely used disinfection chemicals. Plasma-treated water is effective against microbial contamination at a shorter exposure time and degrades without ...