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(Phys.org) —A new kind of paper that is made of wood fibers yet is 96% transparent could be a revolutionary material for next-generation solar cells. 
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World changing technology enables crops to take nitrogen from the air - The University of Nottingham
A major new technology enables crops to 'feed' themselves
Joel Barker's curator insight,
August 15, 2013 6:16 PM
The headline says it all.A really Big deal!!! JB
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Engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder have devised a solar-thermal system that can be used to split water in order to produce clean hydrogen fuel.
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Even though natural gas is cheap and abundant right now, it is important to know that this process will be available as we make the transition to low CO2 fuel sources. JB
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New polymer aerogels from NASA Glenn Research Center are flexible and 500 times stronger than traditional aerogels.
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Researchers have created a nickel-based nanosheet catalyst, making the process of extracting hydrogen from water significantly cheaper.
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A group of Harvard scientists recently hit on a battery that uses inexpensive organic compounds, and could massively expand the potential for renewable energy use.
Joel Barker's curator insight,
January 13, 2014 5:27 PM
Nature keeps on giving. This time it is rhubarb that has a chemical that can be used to hold and release electricity very efficiently. The research was sponsored by the Dept. Of Energy (federal funds) and may lead to a very low cost, efficient "flow" battery using the chemical from this lowly plant. Way to go Rhubarb!! JB
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World changing technology enables crops to take nitrogen from the air - The University of Nottingham
A major new technology enables crops to 'feed' themselves
Joel Barker's curator insight,
August 15, 2013 6:16 PM
The headline says it all.A really Big deal!!! JB
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Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed a new type of range extender that can be powered by a range of different fuels.
Joel Barker's insight:
Love this solution to the hybrid car problem. This "piston" engine is a paradigm shift because it produces electricity for the hybrid directly from the stroke of the piston. All the other energy wasting steps disappear. It is simpler to make, much more durable and much lighter. Lower costs, longer life, even better mileage because the cars will weigh 100's of pounds less.
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Researchers have demonstrated an innovative “self-powered” method of producing hydrogen that may revive interest in fuel cell technology.
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Mother Nature keeps helping us out with mutations of her materials. In this case we get a 10% improvement in solar cells using this new form of transparent paper. And it is sustainable! JB