Making tougher biodegradable plastics from plants Replacing petro-chemical-based plastics with plant-based alternatives is a growing area of research. One popular form of plant-derived plastic is Poly(lactic) acid, or PLA, a type of biodegradable plastic that is currently used to make bottles, bags and is woven into fibers to make clothes in place of polyester. Although [...]

Posted on November 22nd, 2010 by Editor
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Photovoltaic panels have a new design: concentric circles that focus the sun’s rays on miniaturized modules. Having the panels automatically sense. … Solar energy technology is advancing daily. Now, a new, high-tech system is working to efficiently harness the power of the sun and drastically reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions. Today, there are more than [...]

Posted on May 2nd, 2010 by Editor
Filed under: ENERGY COLLECTION, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, PLASTICS, POWER GENERATION, REFLECTION, SOLAR | 1 Comment »