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Researchers to Uncover the Minute Workings of Photosynthetic Protein, Photosystem II

With support from the Photosynthetic Systems Division at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), researchers in the School of Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are expanding a successful research program to uncover the minute workings of the photosynthetic protein, Photosystem II. The high-impact research, led by professor K.V. Lakshmi, seeks to adapt photosynthesis for artificial use as an abundant source of renewable energy.

4 Dec 2013

Researchers Report Large Accumulations of Microplastic as Hazardous to Marine Ecosystems

With global production of plastic exceeding 280 metric tons every year, a fair amount of the stuff is bound to make its way to the natural environment. However, until now researchers haven't known whether ingested plastic transfers chemical additives or pollutants to wildlife.

3 Dec 2013

Hyundai to Offer Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle with Unlimited Free Hydrogen Refueling for the US Market

Hyundai today announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the U.S. market for just $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. For the first time, retail consumers will be able to put a mass-produced, federally certified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in their driveways, with availability beginning in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers.

21 Nov 2013

New Steam Hydrogasification System Converts Biomass into Clean Natural Gas

What: The University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new steam hydrogasification reactor system. Following the ceremony, university researchers will conduct a tour and demonstrate how the technology works. California Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller will be in attendance to speak about the commission’s support of hydrogasification technology. State and local government officials in attendance will include: Senator Richard Roth, Assemblymember Jose Medina and Mayor Rusty Bailey of Riverside.

14 Nov 2013

Nuclear Powerplants Combined With Other Energy Systems Could Help Slow Climate Change

Many efforts to smooth out the variability of renewable energy sources — such as wind and solar power — have focused on batteries, which could fill gaps lasting hours or days.

5 Nov 2013

Nano X-ray Computed Tomography Scanners Provide Direct Line of Sight into Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Powerful scanners that give scientists a direct line of sight into hydrogen fuel cells are the latest tools Simon Fraser University researchers will use to help Ballard Power Systems Inc. create more durable, lower-cost fuel cells. Using these fuel cells in vehicles can substantially reduce harmful emissions in the transportation sector.

4 Nov 2013

Keiron Durant Wins Two National Awards for Alternative Fuel Research

Keiron Durant, an honors chemical engineering senior, has won two national awards for his research on alternative fuels.

30 Oct 2013

Stanford Faculty Receive 11 Seed Grants for Early-Stage Energy Research

Stanford University's Precourt Institute for Energy, the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center and the TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy have awarded 11 seed grants totaling $2.2 million for promising new research in clean technology and energy efficiency.

30 Oct 2013

Major Biological Extinction 93.9 Million Years Ago Associated With Warm, Oxygen-Poor Ocean

Oxygen in the atmosphere and ocean rose dramatically about 600 million years ago, coinciding with the first proliferation of animal life. Since then, numerous short-lived biotic events — typically marked by significant climatic perturbations — took place when oxygen concentrations in the ocean dipped episodically.

29 Oct 2013

FCO Power Develops Low-Cost Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack with High Volumetric Power Density

FCO Power Inc. today announced the development of a next-generation solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). The Printed Fuel Cell™ achieves high volumetric power density – 3 kW/L – at low cost.

8 Oct 2013