Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Study Reveals Long Way to Go for Commercialization of Lignocellulose-to-Ethanol Production

According to a study reported in the Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining journal, the cost and efficiency of producing ethanol using materials having high lignocellulose content such as waste paper, wood residues, straw and utilized cardboard is not as competitive as with corn starch. It may take years to achieve the same efficiency, probably by 2020.

10 Nov 2011

Nine Southeast Fleets Receives Propane Autogas Fuel

Virginia Clean Cities has reported that above 160 vehicles and further nine fleets will be involved in the Southeast Propane Autogas Development campaign for the on-site fueling stations installation and converting vehicles to run by propane autogas.

9 Nov 2011

Siemens Secures Orders for Wind Turbines in America

Siemens received a 100 MW wind power project contract in Puerto Rico during October 2011.

9 Nov 2011

Cereplast and ColorTec Expand Distribution Contract for Bioplastic Resin

Cereplast and ColorTec have expanded the distribution agreement for providing bioplastic resin to the markets of Slovenia and Italy from November 4, 2011 to December 31, 2012. According to the agreement, ColorTec is planning to buy materials for $20 million during 2012.

9 Nov 2011

Environmental Scientists Examine Threat of Damaging Climatic Changes

It is true that cloud-seeding machines and sun blockers exist solely in the future as a backup or a hypothetical plan. However, the risk of destructive climatic changes has drastically increased hence geoengineering specialistscarefully weighing the options available.

8 Nov 2011

Researchers to Design Hybrid Solar Water Heating System for Harsh Winters

Scientists from North Dakota State University, Fargo, are working along with the scientists of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, to develop a new solar water heating system that can operate in difficultclimates.

8 Nov 2011

Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Biofuels Costing the Earth

The University of Leicester conducted a study into greenhouse gas emissions emitted from oil palm plantations for the International Council on Clean Transportation. The study assessed the greenhouse gas emissions related to the production of biodiesel.

7 Nov 2011

Department of Energy Honors ORNL with Three Sustainability Awards

The Department of Energy has awarded the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) three Sustainability Awards for its accomplishments in the field of waste reduction and energy efficiency.

7 Nov 2011

DuPont Automotive Focuses on Plastics, Composites for Fuel Efficiency of Electric Vehicles

Mike Day, the North America Development Director of DuPont Automotive, will discuss about how composites and plastics can enable the industry to support economic fuel usage without any power compromise at the “Plastics in Lightweight & Electric Vehicles 2011”conference organized by Plastics News on November 9 in Livonia, Michigan.

5 Nov 2011