New Energy Technologies, Inc. today announced that researchers developing its SolarWindow(TM) technology, capable of generating electricity on see-through glass, have developed a first-ever working prototype using brand new electricity-generating coatings which lead to increased transparency and enhanced color -attributes important to consumer acceptance of a commercially viable product.
"Improved transparency and color of our SolarWindow(TM) coatings allows for the development of a consumer-popular product which generates electricity on see-through glass while mimicking the aesthetic look of today's popular window tint and films," explained Mr. John A. Conklin, President and CEO of New Energy Technologies, Inc. "I'm most pleased that our researchers are not only working towards functionality but an attractive SolarWindow(TM) as well."
Oakbio, a Sunnyvale- based private technology company engaged in the manufacture of chemicals and fuels utilized in microbial manufacturing processes, declared that it has formulated a microbe-based expertise to capture carbon dioxide from unused industrial gas streams and to change the carbon into fuels and chemicals.
Aquatech, a company engaged in the development of facilities for wastewater treatment, reuse and recycling, declared that its MoVap wastewater treatment solution supplied to Shale Gas has been functioning actively at a field located close to Masontown, Pennsylvania.
Trellis Earth Products, a producer and supplier of food packaging and plastic bags made from renewable biodegradable material, declared that it has registered two new patents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering its bio-plastics knowhow. The patent applications were filed in July 2011.
PepsiCo Beverages Canada has declared the debut of an environment- friendly 7UP EcoGreen bottle in North America and Canada. The soft drink bottle is manufactured utilizing 100% reused PET plastic.
A new enzyme-based biological expertise known as ‘cradle-to-cradle’ has been developed by a team of researchers guided by Tzanko Tzanov, a scientist with the Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology Group, at the Terrassa Campus of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
A latest technical and market research report from BCC Research indicates that the worldwide market value for the light weight materials utilized in a sector such as transport will witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% between 2010 and 2015.
The Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge, with an objective to promote novel ideas that enhance access to clean and sustainable supply of water to communities, has awarded cash prizes to two projects.
A new green business survey, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of SCA, shows an increase in customer spending towards green products and services.
In 1961, 3M offered people a new, convenient home and office necessity with the invention of Scotch® Magic™ Tape – know for being frosty on the roll, invisible on paper and easy to write upon. Now, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Scotch Magic Tape, 3M is continuing the innovation by launching the first-of-its-kind Scotch Magic Eco-Friendly Tape.
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