The light bulb Thomas Edison invented and made famous may be on its way out in the coming years, at least in the Golden State. California State Assemblyman Lloyd Levine recently introduced legislation that would ban the sale of incandescent light bulbs by 2012. This legislation, titled the “How Many Legislators Does it take to […]
Energy Chemistry
Surface Treatment of Polypropylene Films for Printing and Coating
Polymers generally, but notably polyolefins, have low surface energies and it can be difficult for inks and other coatings to adhere to them. In the case of polyolefins, such as polypropylene (PP), the problem is particularly severe since this polymer has a surface void of polar groups. Thus, only weak physical (dispersion-force) interactions can bond […]
Nuclear Power becomes Popular Again
According to the Guardian (Monday March 27, 2006) the overwhelming majority of leaders at last week’s European Union summit, including Tony Blair, strongly backed a revival of nuclear power as the answer to Europe’s growing dependence on overseas supplies and to combat climate change. Nuclear power plants currently provide about 17 percent of the world’s […]
What Do You Do to Save Fuel?
The rise of gas prices has brought about some dramatic choices for many people, such as giving up things from their daily existence in order to be able to put some gas in the car every week. It is only natural that under the circumstances people are turning to all sorts of products which save […]
The Wind Farms Debate
These will generate enough power to supply the average electricity needs of 8,500 homes in the local area. This wind farm is not situated out to sea but in the picturesque hills of the Saddleworth Moors and would be visible for miles around. Government targets state that 10% of the UK’s energy should be supplied […]
Gas Prices To Come Down Unless George Bush And Big Oil Intervene
The average price of gasoline has now reached an all time high in the United States at $3.03 per gallon. Higher even than in the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. The recent cease fire and UN agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the Hizbollah and the recent downgrading of the years predicted hurricanes and gulf coast storms have […]
Gas
In the U.S., gas is the short form of gasoline, while in many Commonwealth countries, it is known as petrol. Gas is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture that consists of hydrocarbons and is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. There are different types of gasoline in the fuel industry. Small aircrafts use specially formulated, […]
Will Wind Energy Be Blown Away?
Wind energy is form of renewable energy. This ‘new’ source of energy is getting more popular and not without reason. In various parts in the world big wind turbine parks are placed by corporate businesses yielding big quantities of energy that can be sold as environmental friendly or ‘green’ energy. Wind energy is big business. […]
Is Alternative Energy The New Eldorado
There is money in alternative energy and big corporations are discovering this fact. Not only are existing companies securing their position, new companies that specialize in this new energy source are increasing also. Is there really money to be made or is this the new Eldorado? Many believe that this new form of converting ‘free’ […]
Is Alternative Energy WorthThe Investments
Crude oil is expensive, very expensive, that is a fact. Because of these high prices other products like petrol and electricity are following. The prices are going up and down but the trend is up and the trend will not be going down in near future. With the problems in the world we are facing […]