1st Edition

Tech Connect World 2013 Proceedings Nanotech, Microtech, Biotech, Cleantech Proceedings DVD

Edited By NSTI Copyright 2013
    2958 Pages
    by CRC Press

    These proceedings from the 2008 CTSI conference provide the most prestigious forum in the world for leading clean tech scientists. The papers from the conference have been compiled into one easy-to-use resource to create the most authoritative and comprehensive compendium available across all of clean technology. This book covers bioenergy fuels, photovoltaics, wind energy, geothermal energy, green buildings, smart grid, fuel cells, hydrogen technology, green chemistry, sustainable industry practices, storage technologies, and energy policies.

    Bio Energy Fuels, Novel Sources, & Policy
    Changing Roles: Cultivating Perennial Weeds vs. Conventional Crops for Bio-Energy Production. The Case of Cynara cardunculus
    N.G. Danalatos
    Direct Injection of Flue Gas into Coal Seams for Carbon Storage and Methane Production
    P.P. O’Brien
    Clean Waste Tech: Anaerobic Composting in Bioreactor Landfills
    S. Jewell
    Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Hydrocarbons
    R.D. Cortright
    Analysis of the US Fuel Ethanol Industry and Market Expectations
    A. Wiselogel, J. Kistner, K. Althoff
    Nano-docking stations for synfuels catalysts on carbon nanotubes
    U.M. Graham, R.A. Khatri, N.J. Coville, A. Dozier, B.H. Davis
    Complete Microbiological Fuel Cell: A Photosynthetic Cathode Coupled to a Fermentative Anode
    E.E. Powell, J.C. Bolster, G.A. Hill, R.W. Evitts
    Bio Mass for CO2 Neutral Steel Production
    T. Gerdes, M. Willert-Porada
    Novel Membrane Technology for Green Ethylene Production
    U. Balachandran, T.H. Lee, S.E. Dorris, C.G. Scouten, C.L. Marshall
    Methanol Production for Renewable Energy Storage and Distribution
    W. Bishop
    High Quality Biodiesel from Spent Coffee Grounds
    M. Misra, N. Kondamudi, S.K. Mohapatra, S.E. John
    Impact of Government Biotechnology Regulations on Biofuel Development
    D.J. Glass
    Clean Combustion of Liquid Biofuels in Gas Turbines for Renewable Power Generation
    M.J. Ramotowski, R.J. Roby, P.E. Leo, D. Eskin
    Novel Alcohol-Based Diesel Fuels
    N. Schulz
    Improvements in biological hydrogen production by microbial fermentations
    P.C. Hallenbeck, G. Sabourin-Provost
    Integrated System Approach to Biofuels, Biorefineries, Renewable Resources, and Sustainable Development
    S. Elnashaie, I. Abu-Mahfouz, R. Ciocci
    Biofuels: Boom or Bust?
    J. Johnson, E. Palmacci
    Supporting biofuel distribution through F.A.ST. ™ on-demand, variable ratio blending with a review of climate controlled storing and dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
    O. Baer, D. Shaw
    NanoEnergy—Technological and Economical Impact of Nanotechnology on the Energy Sector
    W. Luther
    The Opportunity Continuum: University-Industry Partnerships for Cleantech Investment
    A. Peters
    Renewables: Photovoltaics, Wind, & Geothermal
    Internet Based Inverter-Integrated Solar Power Meter System
    R. Hicks
    The Influence of Rebates and Incentives on the Solar Industry; What Obstacles Remain for US National Adoption of Solar PV?
    B. Neagle
    The Competitive Cost Position of Novel Thin Film Photovoltaic Module Technologies in High Temperature and Low Light Conditions
    A. Goodrich, T. Hannibal, J. Grimes, R. Wendt
    Electrospun TiO2 Fibers as a Material for Dye Sensitizied Solar Cells
    J. Duchoslav, L. Rubáek, L. Kavan, M. Zukalová, J. Procházka
    Use of Multiphysics Modeling to Improve Solar Thin Film Performance and Manufacture
    A. Jain, J. Sanyal, V. Ivanov, E. Grald, A. Mukhopadhyay
    Thin nanostructured solar cells on metal sheets
    M. Toivola, K. Miettunen, J. Halme, P. Lund
    Design of a Tandem Conjugated Polymer Bulk Heterostructure Solar Cell
    J. Valenzuela, S. Mil’shtein
    Enhanced Photocurrent in Transparent Lead Zirconate-Titanate Thin Film Capacitors under Sun Light Illumination
    L.E. Ocola, H. Li, O. Auciello
    Nanoplates and their suitability for use as solar cells
    M. Aagesen, C.B. Sørensen
    Mesoporous TiO2 Thin-Film for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) Applications
    A. Vats, R. Shende, J. Swiatkiewicz, J. Puszynski
    Postproduction Annealing Effect on Solar Cells Based on Polymer and Zinc Oxide Nanorod Composites
    C-Y. Chou, J-S. Huang, C-F. Lin
    Optimal Design and Use of PV Water Pumping Systems in Armenia
    G. Ayvazyan, V. Buniatyan, A. Vardanyan
    Solar-Electric Commuting Trike with Manual Pedaling
    S. Mil’shtein, B. Srinivasan
    Post-annealing effect of copper phthalocyanine on enhancing the performance of green organic light-emitting diode
    S.Z. Chen, J.H. Jou, F.S. Tang, P.H. Chiang, C.Y. Chang
    Wind Characteristics of Algeria
    Y. Himri, B. Draoui, S. Himri
    The Case for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
    T.C. Sankar
    Exergy Analysis of Double Flash Geothermal Power Plant, SABALAN, IRAN
    S.J. Nasrabady
    An “Atmospherically Healthy” Recipe for Carbon-Neutral Fuels: A Synthetic Fuel Made from Sunlight, CO2, and Water
    K. Littau
    Overview of Developments and Applications of Thermoelectrics Integrated with MEMS
    M. Takahashi
    Sustainable Energy Opportunities with the Geothermal Continuum
    H. Thorsteinsson, C. Augustine, B.J. Anderson, M.C. Moore, P.R. von Rohr, J.W. Tester
    Large Scale Integration of Wind Power Generation
    P.S. Moura, A.T. Almeida
    A New Computational Model for Fluid-Structure Interaction Phenomena in Wind-Turbine Blades
    F.L. Ponta, A.D. Otero, L.I. Lago
    Advanced Low-Temperature Geothermal Technology
    D. Thomas
    Surface plasmon polariton assisted organic solar cells
    C. Kim, J-Y. Lee, P. Peumans, J. Kim
    Green Buildings & Construction
    Photoactive and colored anodic oxides on titanium for architectural and design applications
    M.V. Diamanti, B. Del Curto, M. Ormellese, M.P. Pedeferri
    Design and Development of a Large-Scale Compressed Earth Block Building System for Developed Countries
    D. Tate, A. Ertas, T. Maxwell, K. Park, W. Lawson
    A Hybrid Approach to Carbon Reductions in Existing Homes: Deep Efficiency and Renewables
    B. Knox
    Environmentally Intelligent Integral Waterproofing and Corrosion Protection for Concrete
    S. Veramallay, T. Horan
    So You Want to Replace Your PVC
    S.E. Gibb, E.J. Beckman
    SITumbra—Energy Efficient Structurally Integrated Transparent Shaded Façade System
    H. Giles
    Energy Efficiency and O&M Cost Reduction Gained by Automatic Tube Cleaning System (ATCS) Installation in Oil Refinery Plant: Case Study and Fouling Global Perspectives
    Y. Jacobs
    New Coating Technology to Inhibit Toxic, Black Mold Growth
    F.T. Krotine, S.W.R. Amsey
    Cleantech Daylighting Using Smart Glass: A Survey of LEED Accredited Professionals
    G.M. Sottile
    Social-Interest Green House Design Based in Rapid Product Realization Methodology—Case Study Solar Green House ITESM
    A.A. Valerio, A. Molina, C.A. Cambero, A. Zarate
    Industrial Application of Total Performance Oriented Retro-Commissioning
    D. Xin, G. Liu, S. Gunawan
    The Role of Private Capital in Emerging Building Technologies
    A. Singer
    Smart Grid, Transmission, Policy
    Laying the Groundwork: Lessons Learned from the Telecommunications Industry for Distributed Generation
    A. Wise
    Impact of Biomass Based Distributed Generation on Electric Grid
    A.A. Kumar, A.R. Masannagari, A.K. Srivastava, N.N. Schulz
    Intelligent Electrical Energy Demand Management
    T. Healy
    Renewable Energy Technologies: A Veritable Tool for Women’s Empowerment in Niger Delta Communities
    C.P. Mbachu
    Energy in A New Light—Transforming Corporate Energy Use into a Weapon of Strategy
    D. Livesay, H. Marshall, K. Warren
    Natural Gas—A Bridge and a Destination
    C. Michael Ming
    Environmental Performance Assessment of Companies: Applying Life Cycle Assessment at the Enterprise Level
    J. Dettling, Y. Loerincik, M. Margni, O. Jolliet
    Public Policy and Cleantech—Obstacle or Asset?
    A. Wardak, V. Taneja
    Institutional Challenges and Opportunities: Decentralized and Integrated Water Resource Infrastructure
    V.I. Nelson
    FTC’s Regulation of Green Marketing Claims
    E.P. Laws, C.B. Leopold
    Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies
    In-plane and through-plane electrochemical conductivity and fuel cell performance of thin-film YSZ
    electrolytes
    A.C. Johnson, S. Ramanathan
    Continuous Hydrothermal Flow Syntheses of Nanosize Materials Used in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
    X. Weng, J.A. Darr
    Effects of Spin Coating Catalysts on Micro-Fuel Cells Efficiency
    T. Lung, T. Reissman, B. Kirby, E. Garcia
    Modeling the Temperature Field in Reforming Anodes of a Button-Shaped SOFC
    I. Zinovik, D. Poulikakos
    Directed Self-Organization and Molecular Wiring of Catalytic Nanoparticles for Fuel Cells
    N.K. Dutta, S. Mayavan, N. Roy Choudhury
    Novel Composite Membranes Containing Functionalized Silsesquioxanes and Ionic Liquids for High Temperature Fuel Cell Applications
    N. Dutta, N. Roy Choudhury, S. Subianto, M. Mistry
    Nanomaterials for Desulfurization and Hydrogen Generation
    G. Venugopal, N. Vylkov, K. Unfried, M. Sapp, A. Hunt
    Bifurcation Behavior of a Novel Auto-Thermal Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Membrane Reformer
    I. Abu-Mahfouz, S. Elnashaie, R. Ciocci
    Development of Efficient, Compact, and Environmentally Friendly Hydrocarbon Reformer for the Production of Pure Hydrogen
    R. Ciocci, I. Abu-Mahfouz, S. Elnashaie
    New Catalytic System for Producing Pure Hydrogen-Water-Gas-Shift Reaction of Supported Copper Catalysts
    H. Yahiro, K. Saiki, T. Yamamoto, K. Sagata, M. Asamoto, H. Yamaura
    Computer Simulation of Hydrogen Storage Materials
    M. Katagiri, H. Onodera, H. Ogawa
    Zirconia Aerogel-Polyxometalate Composites Synthesis with Applications in Solid Oxide/Acid Fuel Cells
    A. Nicoara, V. Cosoveanu, I. Ladiu, L. Baia, M. Baia, L. Muresan, I. Stamatin, V. Danciu
    Study on the Cathode Materials for Achieving IT-SOFC with Proton Conductor
    M. Asamoto, S. Miyake, Y. Yonei, H. Yamaura, H. Yahiro
    Structural Stability of Hydrogen Storage Materials
    M. Katagiri, H. Onodera, H. Ogawa
    Carbon Aerogel-Supported Pt with Applications in Fuel Cells
    L.C. Cotet, A. Andronie, I. Stamatin, I.D. Stamatin, V. Cosoveanu, V. Danciu
    Generating Hydrogen on Demand by Splitting Water with Al Rich Alloys
    J.M. Woodall, J. Ziebarth, C.R. Allen J. Jeon, G. Choi
    Protective Sensor Coatings for High-Throughput Screening of Hydrogen-Producing Microbes
    H. Pryce Lewis
    An Assessment of Renewable Hydrogen Costs, Infrastucture, and Resource Constraints
    S. Lasher, M. Marion, M. Kromer, K. Roth
    Domestic hydrogen production by an integrated biomass gasification/sponge iron process
    T. Gerdes, M. Willert-Porada
    Renewable Hydrogen Production around the Globe
    K. Deason, A. Smith
    Production of Renewable Solar Hydrogen Using Semiconductor Metal Oxides by Water Photoelectrolysis
    M. Misra, S.K. Mohapatra, V.K. Mahajan, P.P. Das, K.S. Raja
    Deposition and Characterization of Platinum Nanoparticles on Highly Orientated Pyrolytic Graphite
    N. Elizondo Villarreal, C. Novar, J.P. Zhou, L. Alvarez Contreras, R. Tel Vered
    Micropatterning Layers by Flame Aerosol Deposition-Annealing
    A. Tricoli, M. Graf, F. Mayer, S. Kühne, A. Hierlemann, S.E. Pratsinis
    Green Chemistry & Sustainable Industry Practices
    Clean Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis via a Nanocatalyst Process
    B. Zhou
    Low-Energy, Solventless Coating Processes
    H.P. Lewis
    Biodegradable polymers from whey
    L.S. Serafim, P.C. Lemos, M.A. Prieto, M.A.M. Reis
    UV Coatings Deliver Best Economic Value Statement
    M. Kelly, D. Sweetwood
    Environmentally Sound Photoreactive Cleaning: A Product and Technology Overview
    D.J. Elliott, V.M. Chaplick
    Benefits of Compact Electron Beam Adoption in Industrial Processes: Case Studies on Energy and Water Savings and Reduced Pollution Output and Chemical Use
    M. Rutherford, A. Testoni, J. Epstein
    Sustainability in the Polymer Industry
    J.D. Hensel, R.A. Schwarz, C.W. Grispin
    Engineering of efficient biocatalysts using nanostructured mesoporous silicate carriers
    K. Szymanska, J. Bryjak, A.B. Jarzebski
    A Portable Raman Sensor for the Rapid Identification of the Olive Oil
    X. Qi, X. Zhang, M. Zou, Y. Chen, J. Ye
    Sensor for real-time monitoring of food degradation
    N. Ibrisimovic, M. Bauer, F. Pittner
    Environmental and Economic Assessment of Nano-Fabrication Processes of Memory Devices
    L. Dahlben, J.A. Isaacs
    Nanofiltration of Electrolyte Solutions by Sub-2nm Carbon Nanotube Membranes
    F. Fornasiero, H.G. Park, J.K. Holt, M. Stadermann, S. Kim, J.B. In, C.P. Grigoropoulos, A. Noy, O. Bakajin
    New Nanostructured Cellulose Materials
    E. Vismara, G. Gastaldi, L. Melone, C. Cosentino, G. Torri
    Photocatalytic Activity Assessment of Some Transition Metal Doped
    M. Popa, L. Baia, C. Ghica, V. Cosoveanu, M. Baia, V. Danciu
    Disinfection of Cryptosporidium Parvum Oocysts in Water Using Ultrasonic Treatment
    M.E. Olvera, K. Ilangovan
    Effects-Based Risk Assessment of Emerging and Existing Nanomaterials
    S. Chan-Remillard, L. Kapustka, S. Goudey
    Nanomaterials down the Drain: Perception and Reality
    K. Sellers, L.L. Bergeson
    Nanosize Iron Oxide for CO Oxidation
    Z. Wu, M. Fransson, B. Zhou
    New Type of High Sensitive Detection of Particles Based on DeFET
    M.F. Ibrahim, F. Elsayed, Y.H. Ghallab, W. Badawy
    Palladium/Polymer Nanocomposite-Based Chemiresistive SO2 Sensor
    D. Meka, V. Onbattuvelli, S. Atre, S. Prasad
    Structure-property relationships in Pd/Polycarbonate based chemical sensors
    S.V. Atre, O.P. Valmikanathan, D.B. Meka, S. Prasad
    Self-Assembly of Polymers and NanoParticles in Personal Care Products
    M.C. Berg, N.A. Suddaby, D. Soane
    Toward Nanoscaled Systems: New Dispersing Technologies
    L. Fischer, S. Scheid, C. Thomas
    Nanoscaled Mg(OH)2 Used as Flame Retardant Additive
    Z. Zhou, Z. Wu, M. Fransson, B. Zhou
    NanoZeolites—porous nanomaterials for cleantech, encapsulation, and triggered release applications
    W. Daniell, J. Sauer, A. Kohl
    Lithium selective adsorption on low-dimensional TiO2 nanoribbons
    Q-H. Zhang, S-P. Li, S-Y. Sun, X-S. Yin, J-G. Yu
    Transportation & Storage Technologies
    Full Fuel Cycle Assessment of Alternative Transportation Fuels in California
    L.R. Waterland, J. Pont, M.D. Jackson, M. Addy
    The Cleanest Cars: Well-to-Wheels Emissions
    S. Boschert
    Light-Off Characteristics for Diesel Oxidation Catalysts in Monolith Reactors: Effects of Catalyst Distribution Schemes
    N. Kapur, L. Wang, T.J. Truex, K.L. Fujdala, J.B. Nicholas
    Advanced Nickel Zinc Technology Meets HEV Requirements
    J.A. Carcone
    Self-Assembled Manganese Dioxide Thin Films as Novel Electrode Material for the Fabrication of Thin-Film Supercapacitors
    S. Cem Pang, B.H. Wee
    Preparation and characterization of electrospun nickel oxide/polymer fibrous electrodes for electrochemical capacitor
    H. Tsutsumi, S. Hosogai
    Overview of Miniature Energy Harvesting Technologies
    K. Sano
    Use of Reticle Carbon in Supercapacitors
    C.C. Nesbitt
    Novel Lithium-Based Reserved Micro Power Cell Based on Micro Fluidic Design
    F. Allen, S. Simon, V. Lifton
    The Dynaplane Design for Planing Motorboats
    E.P. Clement, J. Hollingsworth, R. Scher
    Control Strategies for Personal Rapid Transit System
    J-H. Lee
    Design and Analysis of a Small-Scale Generator for the Portable Power Pack
    H.G. Jeong, K.C. Kim, N.J. Jeong, J.H. Lee
    Integrated BMS and Analog IC Charge Isolation Architecture in Large Battery Systems
    C. Choi, B. Baugh, W. Radachonski, A. Choi, S-W. Chan
    Multi-level Computational Chemistry Approach for Phase Change Behavior of Water Induced by Laser Irradiation
    H. Takaba, A. Nomura, Y. Sasaki, K. Chiba, H. Hata, K. Okushi, A. Suzuki, H. Tsuboi, M. Koyama, N. Hatakeyama, A. Endou, M. Kubo, C.A. Delcarpio, M. Kitada, H. Kabashima, A. Miyamoto
    Ultra Accelerated Quantum Chemical Molecular Dynamics Study on Mechanochemical Reaction of Micro-Bubble Induced by Shock Wave
    N. Hatakeyama, A. Nomura, Y. Sasaki, K. Chiba, H. Hata, K. Okushi, A. Suzuki, M. Koyama, H. Tsuboi, A. Endou, H. Takaba, M. Kubo, C.A. Del Carpio, M. Kitada, H. Kabashima, A. Miyamoto
    Supercapacitor like structure for micro-battery and radiation energy harvesting tile
    L. Popa-Simil, I..L. Popa-Simil
    Improvement of electric energy density in PVDF terpolymer nanocomposites and blends
    B. Chu, B. Neese, M. Lin, X. Zhou, Q. Chen, Q.M. Zhang
    Electrospun Nanofiber Layers for Applications in Electrochemical Devices
    L. Rubáek, J. Duchoslav, M. Zukalová, J. Procházka, L. Kavan
    Nanofluid Coreflood Experiments in the ARAB-D: On the Road to Developing In Situ Reservoir Nanodevices
    M.Y. Kanj, J.J. Funk
    Nanomonitors for Energy Systems
    D. Meka, V. Onbattuvelli, S. Atre, S. Prasad
    Structured carbon nanotubes for hydrogen storage for on-board vehicle application with 6.5 wt%
    J. Uchrin, R. Uchrin
    Water Clean Technologies
    Improving Water Management in Fuel Cell Flow Channels via Oscillation of Water Droplets
    R. Schultz, J. Diebel, J. Allen
    Off-Grid Fuel Cell System for High Power Quality Applications
    R.J.S. Lima, A.T. de Almeida, A.M.S. Mendes, A.J.M. Cardoso
    Drinking water treatment with Caspian region natural sorbents
    M.A. Egorov
    Unrestricted Water Reuse and Low Energy Cluster Wastewater System Producing TN