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Mar 01

Is Cyanobacterium the Answer for the REAL Renewable Energy?

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After lunch just now, I read the latest buzz via yahoo.com and I stumbled upon a news that attracts my attention. Since I’m involve in the renewable energy research area, I found the title quite catchy and I could not resist reading it… The title of the article:

Mass. Company making diesel with sun, water, CO2

Is this really the answer for the renewable energy dilemma? Joule Unlimited, the company that developed organism called cyanobacterium claims that the fuel produced is almost like diesel and ethanol. They make the fuel from natural resources such as sunlight, water and carbon dioxide. The most interesting thing is that they say, with the emergence of this new technology, they can eliminate the middle man!!! Who is the middle man?

The answer is “biomass”.

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Dec 09

Egypt: Nanotechnology Comes to AUC

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This article details research being carried out at the Yousef Jameel Science and Technology Research Center (YJSTRC) at The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, in the nanoscience and other technology-oriented fields. AUC says their new research includes “…the development of novel diagnostic tests for sensitive detection of the hepatitis C virus; detection of cancer biomarkers, as well as creating a new generation of nanodevices that include smart bricks with tiny sensors, which can analyze building safety and warn of fires and earthquakes.” The AUC is using a variety of nanoparticles, including gold and nanocrystals, to develop unique diagnostic tests for detection of the hepatitis C virus. Sherif Sedky, a physics professor and associate director of YJSTRC, added that they “…are also working on developing energy harvesters that could convert wasted energy into a useful one, which could then be used to charge devices implemented inside the human body, as well as developing miniaturized antennas and high precision motion systems that are suitable for space applications.” The projects are funded by grants from YJSTRC and the Arab Science Technology Foundation in the United Arab Emirates. The article can be viewed online at the link below.

The original article may still be available at bikyamasr.com/?p=6469

Dec 02

Diana goes green, opts for sustainability

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vag-goes-green-by-jin-chen_0Barnard’s new Diana Center may be bright orange at the moment, but planners and architects plan to make sure the building “goes green.”

When the Diana opens in 2010, it will follow in the footsteps of a number of recently renovated Columbia structures opting for sustainability, as it has a certified silver rating from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The newly renovated Columbia Faculty House was also LEED certified.

“Barnard is really conscientious of our community and also our environment,” said Giselle Léon, BC ’10 and vice president of communications of the Barnard Student Government Association, said. Léon is also a member of the Diana Opening Committee.

The Diana will include a host of environmentally friendly features, such as a daylight dimming system and recycled building materials. Perhaps the most visually striking feature of the Diana Center will be the green planted roof, which can help to reduce storm runoff, extend the life of the roofing membrane, and reduce the heat load of the building. The roof will also provide an additional social area for students as well as resources for the biology department.

Continue reading the full article here.

Nov 27

21st Canadian Symposium on Catalysis

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21st Canadian Symposium on Catalysis

Conference Theme: Catalyzing a Sustainable Future

Banff, Alberta, May 9 – 12, 2010

The conference will focus on Energy, Environment, and Nanotechnology but will also include a section for fundamentals and general catalysis. In addition to three plenary talks (Opening Speaker, CIC Catalysis Medal Awardee, and Ciapetta Lecturer), there will be several invited keynote speakers, and a panel discussion on the role of catalysis in climate change issues (such as carbon capture and storage). New to the Canadian Symposium will be a short course on the fundamentals of catalysis, offered on the Sunday afternoon before the opening reception. This course will be beneficial to engineers, scientists and anyone else working with catalysts who would like to learn or refresh the basics.

Web site: www.21csc2010.ca

Oct 29

FREE Alternative Fuel Ebook

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Nowadays, it is imperative for us to identify and choose alternative energy, and not depending solely on petroleum for our petrol (gasoline). In conjunction with that, I am giving away, FREE OF CHARGE, an e-book entitled “Choosing Alternative Fuel – How to save our environment and save your money. This book can easily be priced at $20 or $30 per copy, but I’m giving it away for you to read, learn, comprehend and if possible practice. It does not end there. On top of getting a free but extremely precious ebook, I’m going to give a free e-Course on Alternative Energy.

Here are the chapters covered in the e-book.

Introduction
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Chapter 2 – Gasoline and Oil
Chapter 3 – Why Are Gas Prices So High
Chapter 4 – Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Chapter 5 – All About Alternative Fuels
Chapter 6 – Environmental Damage
Chapter 7 – Global Warming
Chapter 8 – Alternative Fuel According to the Numbers
Chapter 9 – What’s Uncle Sam Doing?
Conclusion


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