BioBrian

I just quit working for a large engineering company and now I am going back to school to learn about bioenergy.

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Satisfying

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Many children have done the simple experiment of placing a cut flower in dyed water and watching as it changed color. The latest video from Beauty of Science relies on some related physics. Since the color of flowers typically depends on acidity, immersing a flower in dilute acid will change its color from pinks and purples to yellows and greens. Watching this transformation, we can learn about how fluids get transported through flowers.

Like the leaves on a tree, flowers are covered in tiny cells called stomata that can open and close. In the daytime, stomata are typically open to allow carbon dioxide to diffuse into the plant. (At the same time, water pulled up from the roots is evaporating out the stomata, as seen previously.) Once immersed in acid, the open stomata are no longer bringing in carbon dioxide; instead, the acid is diffusing in and slowly spreading through the petals. In the timelapse video, some areas of the petal change faster than others. This could indicate more open stomata in the regions that change first or even that some areas inside the petal transport water (and acid) better than others. (Video and image credit: Beauty of Science; see also Making Of)

[orofino6]

I gave my first presentation that wasn't for a grade. #biofuel (at University of Idaho)

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Kinematic #viscosity can affect the #performance of an engine and the life of the #fuel system. Turning #plant based #oil into #biodiesel that will perform similarly to #diesel has its challenges. #uofidaho #biofuel @Biodiesel_Idaho (at University of Idaho)

[orofino6]

Back to school for my final semester. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, however there is some stained bacteria blocking my way right now.

[orofino6]

This smoke is the worst I have seen here. I pray that these fires die soon.

[orofino6]

I'm starting another #educational #biofuel film for #uofidaho. This one is on the kinematic viscosity of #biodiesel. (at University of Idaho)

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Microbes engineered for the direct conversion of biomass to ethanol fuel

I'm not entirely for ethanol, but I'm definitely interested in bacteria that break down cellulose. 

[orofino6]

Scientists Politely Remind World That Clean Energy Technology Ready To Go Whenever

We are good on this end. :D

[orofino6]

Multifunctional nanoparticles for cheaper, cleaner biofuel

The U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory has created a faster, cleaner biofuel refining technology that not only combines processes, it uses widely available materials to reduce costs.

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This guy makes a simple 2-stage biodigester using inexpensive materials. The second stage, a telescoping biodigester, collects and slightly pressurizes the gasses that are produced from the bacteria in both tanks. 

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Researchers Test Algae Biofuel in Hong Kong

Scientists in Hong Kong are testing the use of micro algae to clean water waste and produce fuel.

[orofino6]

Aglae.Tec had a recent large sale of its technology.  They have a very interesting and efficient design.  

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[orofino6]

Algal Biofuels Spring Strategy Workshop will be held on March 26–27, 2014, in Charleston, South Carolina.  It's free to attend, I just have to find a way to get there...