Mystery of Martian meteorites' organic molecules solved
Thu, 24 May 2012 13:40:45 -0700

Organic molecules compounds that on Earth can be linked with life encased within Martian meteorites now reveal biological activity on the Red Planet could not have formed these materials , researchers say. Organic molecules are the carbon-based ...

Site is 99 percent clean; should Mother Nature take care of the rest?
Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:37:44 -0700

In 2003 the state dug up another 5670 tons of soils contaminated with volatile organic compounds . From 1993 to 2005, a pump station removed 300 pounds, or about 99 percent, of the volatile organic contaminants in the groundwater.

Medical, Therapy and Rehabilitation Tables and Equipment Designed by Hausmann ...
Thu, 31 May 2012 07:15:33 -0700

They also utilize urethane fabrics to assure CAL 01350 compliance, California's standard for indoor air quality specifically measuring airborne Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). All of Hausmann's Green-Line construction is additionally PVC-free.

Howarth To Congress: More Research Needed To Address Widespread Signs Of ...
Thu, 31 May 2012 17:34:20 -0700

Ozone pollution: Ozone is created in the atmosphere when nitrogen pollution and organic compounds react under strong sunlight. Current ozone pollution in the US is estimated to cause 3000 premature deaths each year, almost the same death rate as from ...

Semiconductor materials used to develop an artificial leaf
Wed, 23 May 2012 02:31:15 -0700

This technology, which has been named artificial photosynthesis, was inspired by photosynthesis which occurs naturally (a process in which plants use sunlight to transform organic material into organic compounds , freeing chemical energy stored in the ...

Calculating Paybacks how the wrong metrics can skew the business case for ...
Thu, 31 May 2012 02:32:34 -0700

The techniques and materials in delivering better buildings have been rapidly changing with the focus on optimising building efficiency. But the metrics for measuring paybacks have not evolved and this is creating a wrongful perception of the 'cost ...

Howarth To Congress: More Research Needed To Address Widespread Signs Of ...
Thu, 31 May 2012 13:04:40 -0700

Ozone pollution: Ozone is created in the atmosphere when nitrogen pollution and organic compounds react under strong sunlight. Current ozone pollution in the US is estimated to cause 3000 premature deaths each year, almost the same death rate as from ...

Computer model pinpoints prime materials for efficient carbon capture
Tue, 29 May 2012 10:01:52 -0700

They will use new solid materials like zeolites and metal oxide frameworks (MOFs) that more efficiently capture carbon dioxide so that it can be sequestered underground. "The current on-the-shelf process of carbon capture has problems, ...

What Is Organic Items Chemistry
Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:50:02 -0700

Individual fractions can be analyzed by LC-MS and when compared with present databases of structures that might give clues to the identity of the compounds that it contains. Structural tactics this kind of as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ...

Explosions, fire gut 180-year-old Connecticut bell factory; investigators ...
Sun, 27 May 2012 12:55:07 -0700

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection dispatched a hazardous materials team to the site, taking air samples of chlorine, organic compounds , carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. A spokeswoman for the agency said there is no ...

Computer model pinpoints prime materials for efficient carbon capture
Mon, 28 May 2012 11:01:26 -0700

Zeolites are porous materials made of silicon dioxide, the same composition as quartz. The team also computed the energy efficiency of 1000 MOF structures, which are composites of metals like iron with organic compounds that, together, form a porous ...

Biorem Announces First Quarter Results
Wed, 30 May 2012 16:10:57 -0700

These systems are used to eliminate odors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and for the conditioning of biogas renewable energy. With sales and manufacturing offices across the continent, a dedicated research ...

Using natural organic fertilizers in the home landscape
Tue, 29 May 2012 08:08:46 -0700

These are naturally-occurring mined minerals, but since they do not contain carbon compounds , they are not technically organic materials . But enough with the semantics together, these fertilizers are considered natural organics, as opposed to ...

Wheaton business teaches organic lawn care
Mon, 21 May 2012 09:29:57 -0700

King gained his knowledge of dandelions and their benefits from Bill Scheffler, owner of Pure Prairie Organics, an organic lawn care company. Scheffler started the company in 1994 in Wheaton and has watched it spread to suburbs north, south, ...

Frack Study Showdown
Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:18 -0700

And, even more, including the Broome County Medical Society, support the Health Impact Study that would look at potential health issues connected with fracking chemicals, volatile organic compounds and radioactive materials . Local Doctor Niru Anne says ...

SC Johnson Named Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment for Pollution ...
Fri, 11 May 2012 10:27:37 -0700

The addition of a compressed gas line at Waxdale, the company's largest global manufacturing facility, has reduced volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by approximately six million pounds in its first year of operation. This is the equivalent of the ...

Catalysts from Carbon Materials Developed by NTNU Researchers
Fri, 25 May 2012 05:33:23 -0700

By Nick Gilbert Being presented with EU 4 M by the EU, the new research project will develop carbon materials to be used for catalysis instead of precious metals. The research will enable sustainability in the manufacture of chemicals and commodities.

Saint-Gobain's Engineered Stone Grenite(R) Series Achieves greenguard ...
Thu, 10 May 2012 07:08:27 -0700

In order to become greenguard certified, the entire Grenite line met stringent certification requirements for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Grenite r is a sustainable alternative to materials such as laminates, solid surfaces, ...

For the green living
Wed, 30 May 2012 09:19:20 -0700

Volatile organic compounds , carbon monoxide and microbial contaminants are some of the pollutants that can affect the indoor air quality (IAQ). Explaining some of the factors that are essential for indoor air quality management S. Srinivas, ...

Sticking to a growth strategy
Tue, 29 May 2012 03:25:57 -0700

The New Jersey plant -- which will do business as "Clifton, a division of Royal Adhesives" -- will be slowly integrated into Royal over time, but will retain the Clifton brand name. As its market grows, Clark said, some of its products will move to ...