Every day I read about a new technological advance in energy. Some days more than one. And I don't even try very hard to find them. My only regret is that I am too old to help develop new materials for energy-saving advances.
After I had written this, the latest issue of Advanced Materials and Processes arrived. Several articles discussed matrials advances leading to energy savings:
Weight reductions to save petrol:
Multiple use of advanced low-weight materials in Z06 Corvette. New Aluminum alloy saves 25% of weight of Nissan seat structure. Innovative resins replace heavier Opel components. Titanium alloy for use on Boeing 787 Improved processing of Aluminum alloy reduces wheel weight of Shelby auto by over 20%
Replacement/recycling technologies:
New plastic replaces 50% of petroleum raw material with starches. Diesel fuel made from waste polymer materials IBM recycles discarded Silicon wafers for use in solar panels
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Addendum by Al Rosenfield:
After I had written this, the latest issue of Advanced Materials and Processes arrived. Several articles discussed matrials advances leading to energy savings:
Weight reductions to save petrol:
Multiple use of advanced low-weight materials in Z06 Corvette.
New Aluminum alloy saves 25% of weight of Nissan seat structure.
Innovative resins replace heavier Opel components.
Titanium alloy for use on Boeing 787
Improved processing of Aluminum alloy reduces wheel weight of Shelby auto by over 20%
Replacement/recycling technologies:
New plastic replaces 50% of petroleum raw material with starches.
Diesel fuel made from waste polymer materials
IBM recycles discarded Silicon wafers for use in solar panels
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