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Technology Exec | Strategy, Innovation, Project Delivery, | I help the c-suite maximize value through data & digital Innovation. $65M in proven efficiencies with transformation, AI, data management & value creation

Bitumen to Carbon Fiber? Really? A revolutionary leap by the U of A reduces cost and emissions University of Alberta's Weixing Chen, has turned the tables in carbon fiber production, making it both wallet-friendly and eco-cooler! With a snazzy process that transforms bitumen into carbon fiber, Chen's method is not just about slashing costs by 50% but also about being a climate champion by cutting down carbon emissions by a whopping 70%. Funded with a cool $4 million ($1 million from @albertainnovates, Chen aims to ramp up production to a staggering 5,000 tons yearly by the early 2030s. What's more, this carbon fiber isn't just any run-of-the-mill material - it's set to jazz up everything from zippy electric vehicles to sturdy infrastructures, all while giving petroleum coke the boot. With his startup, Thread Innovations Inc., Chen's not just spinning carbon fiber; he's spinning a new future for Alberta's energy industry. Weixing Chen's breakthrough in carbon fiber production is a game-changer, marking a significant stride in sustainable material science and opening new avenues for environmentally friendly manufacturing. #CarbonFibreInnovation #SustainableManufacturing #GreenTech #BitumenTransformation #EcoFriendlyMaterial https://lnkd.in/gAsapS48

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