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U Oregon team advances effectiveness of catalytic water dissociation in bipolar membranes

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Researchers at the University of Oregon have advanced the effectiveness of the catalytic water dissociation reaction in bipolar membranes. The technology behind bipolar membranes, which are layered ion-exchange polymers sandwiching a water dissociation catalyst layer, emerged in the 1950s. —Oener et al.

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US DOE awards ~$5M to expand research on methane hydrates

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When methane hydrates are “melted,” or exposed to pressure and temperature conditions outside those where the formations are stable, the solid crystalline lattice turns to liquid water, and the enclosed methane molecules are released as gas. Earlier post.). DOE Investment: approximately $390,000. ? DOE Investment: approximately $650,000.

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Foss Maritime to build first three of new Arctic Class of deep-sea tugs for oil and gas industry

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to take on large projects in extreme environments. Construction on the first tug starts in early 2013 at Foss’ Rainier, Oregon. Foss has worked Alaskan Arctic waters for decades with a well-known. Responding to new oil and gas industry opportunities, Foss Maritime Company will build the first three tugs in an.

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Photobiological Hydrogen Production from Cyanobacteria Encapsulated in a Solid-State System

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Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) and the University of Oregon have shown photobiological hydrogen production from one type of cyanobacteria ( Synechocystis sp. Cyanobacteria use water and light in the process of photosynthesis, and try to grow by producing carbohydrates. They also produce some hydrogen, though.

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Researchers Say Growth of Cellulosic Biofuel Industry Hurt by GMO Regulations

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—Steve Strauss, a distinguished professor of forest biotechnology at Oregon State University, and lead author of the paper. Virtually none of that potential is now being developed, they said.

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DOE to fund 14 research projects on deepwater and Arctic methane hydrates; potential future energy supply

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Methane hydrate can form in Arctic and marine environments. Researchers at the University of California at San Diego will design, build, and test an electromagnetic (EM) system designed for very shallow water use and will apply the system to determine the extent of offshore permafrost on the US Beaufort inner shelf. Source: DOE.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The 27 projects range from concept studies and component design research to prototype development and in-water device testing. The system will employ tidal turbine blades to pressurize and push the water without using any underwater high-ratio gears or electrical components. DOE Funding: $160,000. Total Project Value: $192,000.

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