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Switch from Corn to Grass Would Raise Ethanol Output, Cut Emissions
July 12, 2011 — Growing perennial grasses on the least productive farmland now used for corn ethanol production in the US would result in higher overall corn yields, more ethanol output per acre and better ... > full story -
First Student Hydrogen Racing Car Revealed
July 11, 2011 — A student team in the Netherlands has revealed its hydrogen-powered racing car. With this car, the students will be making their first appearance in Formula Student, a worldwide competition among 500 ... > full story -
Putting Sunshine in the Tank
July 5, 2011 — Scientists are working on how to use the energy of the Sun to make fuels, which could help to solve the world's escalating energy ... > full story -
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Biofuels from the Sea: Seaweed May Prove a Viable Future Biofuel, Especially If Harvested in Summer
July 3, 2011 — The use of kelp as a biofuel could provide an important alternative to terrestrial grown biofuels; however the suitability of its chemical composition varies on a seasonal basis. Harvesting the kelp ... > full story -
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Nuclear Waste Requires Cradle-to-Grave Strategy, Study Finds
July 1, 2011 — After Fukushima, it is now imperative to redefine what makes a successful nuclear power program -- from cradle to grave. If nuclear waste management is not thought out from the beginning, the public ... > full story -
Metal Particle Generates New Hope for Hydrogen Energy
June 28, 2011 — Tiny metallic particles produced by Australian chemistry researchers are bringing new hope for the production of cheap, efficient and clean hydrogen ... > full story -
Best Policy Options to Reduce Petroleum Use
June 23, 2011 — It will take more than tougher fuel economy standards for US transportation to significantly cut its oil use over the next half century. It will likely require a combination of measures that foster ... > full story -
Stretching Old Material Yields New Results for Energy And Environment-Related Devices
June 21, 2011 — Researchers recently found a way to improve electricity generating fuel cells, potentially making them more efficient, powerful and less expensive. Specifically, they discovered a way to speed up the ... > full story -
Self-Cleaning Anodes Could Facilitate Cost-Effective Coal-Powered Fuel Cells
June 21, 2011 — Using barium oxide nanoparticles, researchers have developed a self-cleaning technique that could allow solid oxide fuel cells to be powered directly by coal gas at operating temperatures as low as ... > full story -
When Size Matters: Nanotechnology for Energy Efficiency
June 15, 2011 — Researchers are using nanotechnology to create new energy efficient materials. With the increasing worldwide demand for energy, there is a pressure to use the finite energy resources wisely while ... > full story
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