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DLR-led NEMESIS 2+ project develops compact direct steam reformer for diesel/biodiesel to H2

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The NEMESIS2+ hydrogen generation system consists of a desulfurization module for liquid feedstock (diesel/biodiesel) followed by a reformer module, where catalytic conversion is accomplished by steam reforming with subsequent water-gas-shift reaction. This figure is already close to the economic efficiency of the prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Researchers Suggest Microalgal Biofuels Could Be Sustainable and Economical in 10-15 Years

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Algae store chemical energy in the form of oils such as neutral lipids or triglycerides; the algal oil can be extracted and converted into biodiesel by transesterification with short-chain alcohols or by hydrogenation of fatty acids into linear hydrocarbons for drop-in fuel components. The perspective by René H. Wijffels and Maria J.

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Video Friday: May the Fourth be With You

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Agility Robotics ] Oh My DOT is a soup noodle specialty store where you can enjoy a combination of 10 types of unique soup base called “Soup DOT” and 3 types of noodles to enjoy your favorite taste. A2Z ] Don’t let that clear blue sky fool you—the ground in Oregon in the spring is like Jello, which makes walking a challenge. Stanford HAI ]

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My Cycling trip from Agra to Bikaner

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An artificial lake, Moti jheel, was also made for storing water. Marriyam, from Goa, Portugal was the Christian one and Rukaiya Begum, the Muslim one was from Turkey. He was also incharge of the khazana - or treasury, where the gold and solver coins were stored. But by 1586, Akbar had left Sikri for Lahore. Expensive games!

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