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Synthesis and properties of a series of bio-based surfactants with different hydrophobic chain length

Sato S., Habe H., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), JP

Glyceric acid (2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid, GA) is a natural organic compound found in specific plants as a minor constituent, but can be mass-produced biotechnologically from glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel fuel production. We synthesized a series [...]

Steam Explosion and Fermentation of Sugar Beets from Southern Florida and Minnesota

Dorado C., Cameron R.G., Cooper K., United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, US

Sugar beets have been grown primarily in the Midwest for the production of table sugar and have recently gained interest for planting and harvesting in other areas of the U.S. for use as cattle feed, [...]

Are microalgae a possible energy source for a sustainable world?

Kava V., Vargas J.V.C., Mariano A.B., Ordonez J.C., Federal University of Parana, BR

In recent years, much scientific research has been directed to the search for viable alternatives to clean energy. Investments in research and development of renewable energy sources have been implemented, and the economic viability of [...]

Investigating the Effects of Media and Light Sources on the Growth of Botryococcus Braunii

Sengul A.B., Rahman M.M., Asmatulu E., Wichita State University, US

The reduction of world’s petroleum reserves and the environmental problems created by emissions have increased the interests in alternative energy. Biodiesel is an environmentally friendly and biodegradable alternative fuel that is obtained from renewable sources. [...]

Improving Hybrid Efficiency and Flexibility by Integrating Thermal Energy Storage into the Fuel Cell System

Tucker D., Harun N.F., Zaccaria V., Shadle L., National Energy Technology Laboratory, US

Power plants must be flexible in operation to meet changing load requirements throughout the day while ensuring economic feasibility. As renewable energy systems penetrate the market producing inconsistent power, the primary concern of power plants [...]

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell R&D

Kim J.W., Conrad R., US Department of Energy, US

This solid oxide fuel cell program focuses on research and development to enable generation of efficient, cost effective electricity from coal and natural gas and on stack and system development to help develop smaller, highly [...]

The maximization of hydrogen rhythmic production in large scale photobioreactors from genetically modified microalgae biomass

Dias F.G., Vargas J.V.C., Kava V., Ordonez J.C., Balmant W., Mariano A.B., Federal University of Parana, BR

A transient mathematical model for managing microalgae derived hydrogen production as a source of renewable energy is developed for large scale compact photobioreactors (PBR). The model allows for the determination of microalgae and hydrogen mass [...]

Lower-cost Hydrogen (H2) Fuel Production from Distributed Wind via Paralleled Self-Excited Induction Generators (SEIG’s) & Close-coupled Electrolysis at Multi-turbine Off-grid Windplants

Leighty W.C., Alaska Applied Sciences, Inc., US

We may significantly reduce the cost of wind-source hydrogen fuel generation by simplifying the design, capex, and O&M costs of wind turbines, windplants, and electrolysis plants, by: 1. Designing the turbines with simple, robust, low-cost, [...]

Zn(Ⅱ)-Based Metal-Organic Framework/Nafion® Composite Membrane with High Proton Conductivity for Fuel Cell Applications

Kim H.-J., Kabir L., Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea, KR

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can serve as a scaffold to anchor acidic groups and provide efficient proton transfer pathways owing to their highly ordered structures and modular nature. Intentional coordination of MOFs with a conductive polymer [...]

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Advanced Hybrid Power System Controls and their Role in Transfiguring the Grid

Lank R., Tucker D., DERP Technologies, L.L.C., US

Distribution generation (DG) and microgrids integrated into the nation's distribution grid are the future of the nation's power supply; at the heart of any distributed generation model is reliable and resilient locally produced electricity. Developing [...]