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November 25, 2014

Researchers find way to turn sawdust into gasoline
Leuven, Belgium (SPX) Nov 26, 2014
Researchers at KU Leuven's Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis have successfully converted sawdust into building blocks for gasoline. Using a new chemical process, they were able to convert the cellulose in sawdust into hydrocarbon chains. These hydrocarbons can be used as an additive in gasoline, or as a component in plastics. The researchers reported their findings in the journal Energy and Environmental Science. Cellulose is the main substance in plant matter and is present in all non-ed ... read more

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Single-atom layers that snap together like Lego Physicists at the University of Kansas have fabricated an innovative substance from two different atomic sheets that interlock much like Lego toy bricks. The researchers said the new material - made ... more		Inorganic-based laser lift-off enables flexible electronics Flexible electronics have been touted as the next generation in electronics in various areas, ranging from consumer electronics to bio-integrated medical devices. In spite of their merits, ins ... more		Ex-US climate envoy: Trump threatening 'consensus science' worldwide How did an Indian zoo get the world's most endangered great ape? Australian scientists grapple with 'despicable' butterfly heist		Sydney International Airport Tests the World's Longest Range Electric Bus Carbridge has begun a six-month Electric Bus pilot program at Sydney International Airport. The bus selected for the pilot was made by BYD Company Ltd, which has been recognized over the past few mo ... more
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Russia offers to extend nuclear arms limits with US

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Brazil, Chile sign defense agreement

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Facebook 'newspaper' spells trouble for media

After nuclear phase-out, Germany debates scrapping coal

China central bank cuts interest rates in surprise move

China unveils energy strategy, targets for 2020

Ageing Japan struggles to make immigrants feel at home

Apple, Xiaomi trade smartphone barbs in China

China eyes investments in Slovenia infrastructure

Iran refuses to give ground on key Arak reactor

Lockheed Martin to build 5-megawatt bioenergy facility in Germany

Labor building behind East Coast wind energy industry

Risky rewards for China's overseas investment boom

Bit Stew Systems Announce Major Expansion in Australia

Renewable energy improves stock price of mining companies

Trina Signs 10 MW EPC Agreement with Jordan

WELTEC builds Biogas Plants in Greece

NYT rapped over Malaysia clean-energy conference

Hackers turning smartphones into slave armies

Much to lose for Iran's Rouhani if no nuclear pact

IHS: Islamic State financing war campaign with oil

Iranian economy tied too hard to oil, commissioner says

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