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ExxonMobil, MIT and Synthetic Genomics team publishes results of LCA on algal biofuels; potential for large reductions in GHG

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Because of the large design and technology space available for algal biofuel production, the team notes in the paper, life-cycle analysis (LCA) can serve both as a process design and technology evaluation tool. Their paper is published in the ACS journal Environmental Science and Technology. Craig Venter. Earlier post.).

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IEEE Honors Pioneering Engineers

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Kumar Texas A&M University College Station “For seminal contributions to the modeling, analysis, and design of wireless networks.” IEEE MILDRED DRESSELHAUS MEDAL Sponsor: Google ANANTHA CHANDRAKASAN MIT “For contributions to ultralow-power circuits and systems, and for leadership in academia and advancing diversity in the profession.”

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DOE to award more than $27M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $27 million in funding for 12 projects that will support the development of advanced plastics recycling technologies and new plastics that are recyclable-by-design. Partners include BASF, MIT, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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