Discovering the potential of bioenergy microalga through DNA

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Scott Fulbright

Microalgae are a promising source of biofuels and other bioproducts, with the potential to produce a significant portion of the world's future energy requirements. Nannochlorpopsis salina is one type …

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PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS CONCEPTUAL HOUSE

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Timothy M Harrell

China has now passed the United States in emissions of carbon dioxide and will be emitting more with the energy needed to keep up with the rapid growth it has seen in the past few decades. Phase …

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Research and Industry in Solar Thermal Research Applications

28 Jun 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Ross Daniel Collins

This IREE grant allowed the researcher to travel to China, where he worked at the Institute for Refrigeration and Cryogenics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. While there, research was centered on …

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Semi-Degradable Porous Hydrogels for Controlled Release of IGF-1 for Cartilage Engineering

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Claire E Martin

The International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) award sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and organized by Purdue University facilitates the travel and research of a …

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Simulations of the Comfort Level in a Solar Thermal Ceiling System Cooled Room

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Alexander Holiday

Before any air conditioning unit's potential can be fully realized, the settings that produce the most comfortable atmosphere must be found. While real-life trials may be the most accurate, …

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