Energy

New advancements in composites are redefining the energy industry. Composites help enable the use of wind and solar power and improve the efficiency of traditional energy suppliers.

DOE funds larger composite wind turbines

DOE Invests in Development of Larger Composite Wind Turbines

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week it will invest $1.8 million in two projects to develop larger wind turbines made with composites. The funding is part of the DOE’s Clean...

Port of Port Angeles Moves Forward on Composite Recycling Technology Center

The Port of Port Angeles, Wash. is moving forward with plans to launch a Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) at the composites manufacturing campus in Port Angeles, Wash. The Port reviewed a proposed...

ORNL 3-D Prints House and Car That Share Energy

According to a story first reported by 3Dprint.com, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has partnered with Clayton Homes and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) on a project to 3-D print an...

Soy-Based Polymer Could Transform the Bioplastics Industry

A bioplastics startup in Columbus, Ohio has created a soy-based polymer that replaces up to 40 percent of the petroleum in polypropylene and polyethylene used in industrial durable goods. The company, Biobent...

DOE Makes Graphene Ready for Prime Time

A team at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has found a way to apply graphene to large-scale commercial use. In the past, researchers have only used tiny flakes of...

Wood-polymer Composite Furniture is Recyclable, Has Low Flammability

Wood is a popular material in interior design, but its water absorbency limits its use in bathrooms, where natural wood easily becomes discolored or moldy. Fraunhofer scientists and partners have developed a...