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Structural and energetic factors in designing a perfect nano-porous sorbent for hydrogen storage [abstract]
(2009)
Carbons are one of several promising groups of materials for hydrogen storage by adsorption. However, the heat of hydrogen physisorption in such materials is low, in the range of about 4-8 kJ/mol which limits the total ...
Addressing the Concerns of Grid Integration of Large Wind Farms [abstract]
(2009)
In the past, the total installed wind power capacity was a small fraction of the power system and continuous connection of the wind farm to the grid was not a major concern.
At the present time, wind power enjoys the ...
The Potentials and Promises of the Future Way of Computing for Smart Grids [abstract]
(2009)
The electric power network of today is a complex adaptive system under semi-autonomous distributed control at the generation, transmission and distribution systems. It is spatially and/or temporally complex, nonconvex, ...
A State-Wide Effort to Promote Best Practices in Industrial Energy Efficiency in Missouri [abstract]
(2009)
Missouri Industrial Assessment Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's IAC program to provide services in energy efficiency for industries in the state. The aim is to promote best practices in energy efficiency, ...
The Coming Problems with Fossil Fuel Supply [abstract]
(2009)
It is increasing recognized that the world production of oil is reaching a peak in terms of absolute levels of production, and that, due to supply limitations, is unlikely ever to reach a level of even 90 million barrels ...
Reduction in the Energy Cost of Minerals through at-the-face Comminution and Separation of Mineral and Waste [abstract]
(2009)
High-pressure waterjets penetrate into material through the pressurization and growth of small cracks within the target surface. In mineral ores the individual grains of the constituent components are defined by the grain ...
The Use of Modulated Light to Enhance Oil Production from Algae in an Underground Environment [abstract]
(2009)
The production of bio-fuel from algae is one of the few remaining potential sustainable resources that continue to show considerable potential for fuel production (the others include cellulosic ethanol, sugar cane ethanol, ...
Enhanced Production of Geothermal Heat through the Reaming of Underground Wells in the Production Zone [abstract]
(2009)
In order to extract heat from the high temperature rocks that lie relatively close to the surface in different parts of the world, wells must first be drilled down into those rocks. Once the wells are established then ...
Unconventional Gas Production from Thin Coal Seams [abstract]
(2009)
The need for enhanced natural gas production is made evident by the increasingly large percentage of the electrical power that is produced from this source (at present 25%). While this resource can be extracted from a ...
Output Power Enhancement of GaN Light Emitting Diodes with p-type ZnO Hole Injection Layer [abstract]
(2009)
The efficiency for LED lamps designed for replacement of incandescent bulbs for use in general home and commercial illumination has been steadily increasing, with an accompanying decrease cost in $/lumen. These LED lamps ...
Dynamic Metabolic Flux Analysis of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 Central Metabolisms [abstract]
(2009)
Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 have received significant attention because of their versatile carbon metabolisms and potential to engage in bioremediation of toxic metal compounds and microbial fuel cell applications. In active ...
Renewable Energy Solutions for MU [abstract]
(2009)
Highly reliable and cost effective utilities are essential for the University of Missouri (MU) to achieve its academic, research, and outreach missions. MU's Campus Facilities - Energy Management department focuses on three ...
Efficient and Reliable Energy Solutions for MU [abstract]
(2009)
Highly reliable and cost effective utilities are essential for the University of Missouri (MU) to achieve its academic, research, and outreach missions. MU's Campus Facilities - Energy Management department focuses on three ...
Switchgrass as a Bioenergy Crop: Biomass Production and Soil Carbon Sequestration in Response to Nitrogen Fertilization [abstract]
(2009)
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a warm-season, perennial grass native to the prairie region of the central U.S. Recent attention has focused on the development of switchgrass as a biomass crop for the production of ...
Studies of Missouri Wind Power Potential Using Tall Tower Observations [abstract]
(2009)
Since 2006 The University of Missouri has conducted wind observations on tall towers at eleven
sites around the State. The research is aimed at directly measuring the winds at heights at which
utility scale wind turbines ...
Nitrogen management for biofuel production from sweet sorghum [abstract]
(2009)
The energy crisis is one of the most challenging problems humankind is facing today. Therefore,
it is important to find ways to meet the need. To achieve this goal, sweet sorghum (Sorghum
bicolor) is holding promise for ...
An integrated approach to use genetic resources for resurrection plants to enhance drought tolerance in breeding-extension programs [abstract]
(2009)
The ultimate goals of this project are to gain a basic understanding of the unique gene and gene regulatory networks that are necessary and sufficient for vegetative tissues to withstand dehydration and then rapidly recover ...
Bioenergy Research and Education at MU Research Centers [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
The MU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) research centers have began research studies and educational demonstrations to showcase their vast differences in topography and agricultural diversity. ...
MU Extension - Developing Rural Missouri's Energy Independence & Economic Viability [abstract]
(University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
The central objective of the MU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Program is to improve quality of life, enhance the economic viability, and protect the environment for all Missourians through research-based ...
Using wind energy to power an environmental clean-up system [abstract]
(2009)
Significant effort has been and is being spent cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination inthe U.S. with the purpose of reducing negative impacts to human health and the environment.
However, relatively little thought ...