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Nickel news, views, commentary and insights

OCTOBER 26 - 2023

Nickel catalysts - the many routes to decarbonising transport

Nickel-based catalysts are key to supplying energy to power our transportation of goods and people, whether by land, sea, or air.

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JUNE 27 - 2023

Renewable diesel, a promising nickel catalyst turns fat into oil

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable fuel demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years. Steve Deutsch from The Catalyst Group explains the role of nickel catalysts and the potential of renewable fuels.

APRIL 10 - 2023

The power of green hydrogen, using nickel-containing stainless steel

Green hydrogen has almost unlimited potential as a replacement for fossil fuels and will be an essential contributor to getting to net-zero. Nickel-containing stainless steel is a sustainable companion on the path to a climate neutral future.

MARCH 08 - 2023

How nickel makes electric vehicle batteries better!

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming more commonplace as automakers introduce new models designed to appeal to a wider range of consumers. One thing they all have in common is a battery, most of which use nickel. Here’s the scoop on why nickel is used in EV batteries and what it’s like driving with one in an electric vehicle.

OCTOBER 12 - 2020

Really green ethanol enabled by nickel-containing alloys

The use of food crops for the production of fuel is somewhat controversial. But cellulosic ethanol production facilities increase the utilization of plant waste, reduce competition for food crops and provide a substitution for fossil fuels. And nickel-containing alloys are central to this game-changing revolution.