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September 24, 2007
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One Molecule Could Cure Our Addiction to Oil Scientists have long known how to turn trees into ethanol, but doing it profitably is another matter. |
Chemistry World
June 8, 2009
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Green method to kill termites Researchers in the US have come up with a cheap, environmentally friendly way to kill termites and other pests. |
This Old House
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Termites, Unearthed Learn how to beat these pulp-munching pests |
Reactive Reports
Issue 31
David Bradley |
Nipping termites The oil derived from the catnip plant was found to repel and kill the termites. The findings might ultimately lead to a commercial product to use as a less toxic alternative to pesticides. |
Chemistry World
November 7, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
Biodiesel from forest fungus US researchers have discovered a species of fungus that can convert cellulose directly into diesel - potentially opening a new route to biofuels. |
Chemistry World
August 15, 2008 |
Furfural Fuels Straight From Cellulose US scientists have developed a simple chemical process to convert cellulose to furfural molecules - an alternative biofuel source. |
Geotimes
March 2007
Carolyn Gramling |
Nitrogen Cycle in Oceans Surprises Researchers Once thought to occur half a world apart, two key parts of the global nitrogen cycle are actually occurring side by side, according to a new study. |
BusinessWeek
December 18, 2006
Carey & Aston |
Put A Termite In Your Tank Bio breakthroughs are promising much better ways to make ethanol. |
Chemistry World
July 13, 2006
Michael Gross |
Catalyst Cracks Tough Cellulose Metal catalysts can break down cellulose into simple sugar alcohols, chemists have found, marking an important step in the quest to produce green fuels from renewable resources. |
Wired
September 24, 2007
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The Formula: From Grass to Gas The process behind converting raw plants to ethanol. |
Wired
September 25, 2007 |
Three Smart Things You Should Know About Bacteria The benefits of bacteria. |
This Old House
John Metaxas |
Formosan Termites Are Not in Bags of Mulch. But Your Wooden Garden Wall... There's an urban myth about the dreaded bugs coming out of New Orleans in bags of mulch. But it's just that. A myth. |
Chemistry World
September 30, 2008
Michael Gross |
Cracking Wood Gently German scientists have combined ionic liquids and solid catalysts to gently break down the cellulose in wood and inedible plant material, easing the crucial first stage in converting waste biomass to fuels or feedstock chemicals. |
