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New Energy Harvesting Technology using Wood Pulp Incorporated into Flooring

Flooring can be made from many sustainable materials, making it a generally eco-friendly feature in homes and businesses.

21 Oct 2016

EPFL Chemists Use Formaldehyde to Convert Biofuel Waste into Wealth

Lignin is a bulky chain of molecules present in wood and is usually discarded in the biofuel production process. However, in a recent technique developed by EPFL chemists, by just adding formaldehyde to the process, lignin can be changed into the main area of focus.

21 Oct 2016

Scientists Find Greener Way to Generate Heat using Biomass

Woodstoves and campfires have long been used to warm people up in cold weather. Recently, people have resorted to use burning wood or other biomass for heat instead of using fossil fuels.

20 Oct 2016

Researchers Describe Chemical Reactions Responsible for Stability of Hydrogen Generation in Aerobic Environment

Hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity, we are increasingly thinking about hydrogen as the successor of crude oil. But where will the hydrogen come from? Its ecologically cleanest source could be industrial - or even domestic! - bioreactors with green algae.

20 Oct 2016

Researchers Uncover Chemical Reaction that Helps Break Down Biomass for Biofuel

Lignocellulosic biomass--plant matter such as cornstalks, straw, and woody plants--is a sustainable source for production of bio-based fuels and chemicals.

19 Oct 2016

Prototype Energy Lab at UAH Demonstrates Economic Viability of Smart Energy System

The economic viability of an energy system that saves money for utilities and consumers by reducing demand peaks on the electrical supply grid has been demonstrated by a prototype energy lab at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), its creator says.

18 Oct 2016

Quebec, Iceland Sign Agreement to Launch Research Projects to Foster Development of Sustainable Energy

At the impetus of INRS, an international cooperation agreement has been forged between Quebec and Iceland.

17 Oct 2016

Sandia Engineers Try to Optimize Performance of Wave-Energy Converters

Wave energy is one of the largest unexploited clean energy sources on earth, and one day it could potentially power millions of households across the United States. Although it has been years since the power of ocean waves was first analyzed, wave energy continues to be one of the toughest energy sources to harness.

14 Oct 2016