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Chemists discover method to create high-value chemicals from biomass
Iowa State University researchers have found a way to produce high-value chemicals such as ethylene glycol and propylene glycol from biomass rather than petroleum sources.
Thu 2 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Scientist engineers E. coli to produce biodiesel
One mention of E. coli conjures images of sickness and food poisoning, but the malevolent bacteria may also be the key to the future of renewable energy.
18 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Helping corn-based plastics take more heat
A team of scientists from USDA and a cooperating company are working to make corn-derived plastics more heat tolerant -- research that may broaden the range of applications for which these plastics ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Cisco buying smart grid specialty firm Arch Rock
Computer networking powerhouse Cisco on Thursday announced it intends to buy smart grid specialty firm Arch Rock.
Thu 2 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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GEN Reports On The Greening Of The Life Sciences
Biopharmaceutical firms and other life science organizations are taking definitive steps toward creating greener working environments and developing more sustainable operations, reports Genetic ...
13 hours ago from RedOrbit
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China's monopoly on 17 key elements sets stage for supply crisis
China's monopoly on the global supply of elements critical for production of computer hard disc drives, hybrid-electric cars, military weapons, and other key products - and its increasingly ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
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Fuel-efficiency formula needs cars wired with better brainpower, less vroom
A University of Michigan researcher says it's possible to triple fuel economy in gasoline-powered cars by 2035, but it'll mean getting our automotive kicks from smart electronic technology and ...
Tue 31 Aug 10 from PhysOrg
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Making waves for self-cleaning solar panels
A cheap modification can sweep away dust in minutes, no brushing required
16 hours ago from Chemistry World
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Personalized energy systems
Could be another pie in the sky idea, but one could always hope. – Anthony A new catalyst could help speed development of inexpensive home-brewed solar energy systems for powering homes ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from Watts Up With That?
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Morgan Stanley to underwrite coal mining on Borneo
Morgan Stanley, CIMB Securities, and Credit Suisse will underwrite the initial public offering of PT Borneo Lumbung Energi (Borneo Energy), a company that owns Asmin Koalindo Tuhup, a mining ...
Fri 3 Sep 10 from Mongabay.com
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