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Applied Electric Field Can Significantly Improve Hydrogen Storage Properties
An international team of
researchers has identified a
new theoretical approach
that may one day make the
synthesis of hydrogen fuel
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Microbes Produce Fuels Directly from Biomass
Researchers have developed a
microbe that can produce an
advanced biofuel fuel
directly from biomass.
Deploying the tools of
synthetic biology, the
researchers engineered a
... > full story
Advanced Engine-Control System Reduces Biodiesel Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Researchers have developed
an advanced "closed-loop
control" approach for
preventing diesel engines
from emitting greater
... > full story
Contaminated House Dust Linked to Parking Lots With Coal Tar Sealant
Coal-tar-based sealcoat --
the black, shiny substance
sprayed or painted on many
parking lots, driveways, and
playgrounds -- has been
... > full story
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Sweet Success for Sustainable Biofuel Research
January 27, 2010 — Scientists have found a way to increase fermentable sugar stores in plants which could lead to plant biomass being easier to convert into eco-friendly sustainable ... > full story -
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Engineers Find Significant Environmental Impacts With Algae-Based Biofuel
January 25, 2010 — With many companies investing heavily in algae-based biofuels, researchers have found there are significant environmental hurdles to overcome before fuel production ramps up. They propose using ... > full story -
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All Sustainable Transportation Subsidies Shouldn't Be Created Equal, Experts Say
January 10, 2010 — When it comes to pumping up the appeal of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, some regions are more ripe for the cars than others, and some consumers' buttons need more pushing than others -- an ... > full story -
Method Makes Refineries More Efficient
December 25, 2009 — Refineries could trim millions of dollars in energy costs annually by using a new method developed to rearrange the distillation sequence needed to separate crude petroleum into ... > full story -
'Rock-Breathing' Bacteria Could Generate Electricity and Clean Up Oil Spills
December 15, 2009 — A new discovery could contribute to the development of systems that use domestic or agricultural waste to generate clean ... > full story -
Ethanol-Powered Vehicles Generate More Ozone Than Gas-Powered Ones
December 14, 2009 — Vehicles running on ethanol will generate higher concentrations of ozone than those using gasoline, especially in the winter, researchers have found. That could create new health concerns in areas ... > full story -
Bacteria Engineered to Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Liquid Fuel
December 11, 2009 — Global climate change has prompted efforts to drastically reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels. In a new approach, researchers have genetically ... > full story -
A Greener Way to Get Electricity from Natural Gas
December 8, 2009 — A new type of natural-gas electric power plant could provide electricity with zero carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere, at costs comparable to or less than conventional natural-gas plants, and ... > full story -
Diesel Truck Engine Made With Barely Measurable Emissions
December 7, 2009 — Scientists are pushing to see how clean and green a diesel truck engine can be. Researchers have simultaneously cut nitrogen oxide and soot production, reducing pollutants in exhaust emissions to ... > full story -
Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Unmanned Air Vehicle Sets 26-Hour Flight Endurance Record
December 1, 2009 — The Naval Research Laboratory's Ion Tiger, a hydrogen-powered fuel cell unmanned air vehicle, has flown 26 hours and 1 minute carrying a 5-pound payload, setting another unofficial flight endurance ... > full story
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