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- New conversion process turns biomass 'waste' into lucrative chemical products
- Researchers' recipe: Cook farm waste into energy
- Smart window that tints and powers itself invented
| New conversion process turns biomass 'waste' into lucrative chemical products Posted: 17 Dec 2014 12:40 PM PST A new catalytic process is able to convert what was once considered biomass waste into lucrative chemical products that can be used in fragrances, flavorings or to create high-octane fuel for racecars and jets. A team of researchers has developed a process that uses a chemical catalyst and heat to spur reactions that convert lignin into valuable chemical commodities.  |
| Researchers' recipe: Cook farm waste into energy Posted: 17 Dec 2014 08:36 AM PST Researchers are studying how to make biofuels from farm waste, especially 'wet' waste, such as corn husks, tomato vines and manure, that is typically difficult to use. They have developed a fairly simple procedure, pressure cooking, to transport waste and produce energy from it. Cooking farm waste yields compact, easily transportable material that will not degrade and can be used in energy-producing plants, they say.  |
| Smart window that tints and powers itself invented Posted: 17 Dec 2014 04:43 AM PST Scientists have developed a smart window which can darken or brighten without the need for an external power source.  |
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