Arcos Cielos Research Center

According to Gary Strobel, Biology Professor at Montana State University, a reddish microbe, found inside trees in the northern rainforests of Pategonia could be the key to unlocking a host of new Biofuels for the Future. The reddish fungus, Gliocladium roseum, is remarkable in that it is the only microorganism so far known that can make Micro-Diesel compounds directly from Cellulose…the main component found in plants, wood and paper. According to Strobel, “…When we examined the gas composition of G. roseum, we were totally surprised to learn that it was making a plethora of hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivitives. The results were totally unexpected and very exciting, and almost every hair on my arms stood on end.” One of the downsides to conventional biofuel production has been the impact on the world food market, because the present generation of fuels is derived from food crops that are grown on farmland. Strobel said that Montana State University had filed patents for the use of the fungus, proceeds of which would be shared with the local indigenous people. To read the full story, CLICK HERE.

In a revolutionary leap that would have the possibility of transforming Solar Power from a marginal alternative energy source to a mainstream clean, renewable energy source, MIT researchers have overcome  the major barrier of Solar Power…Storing energy for use during periods of darkness when the Sun does not shine. The key to this new and revolutionary process is a catalyst composed of Cobalt, Phosphate, and an electrode placed in water. When electricity produced from Solar or Wind Power is run through the electrode, the Cobalt and Phosphate form a thin coating and produce Oxygen. When combined with another Catalyst, such as Planinum, Hydrogen Gas is produced from the water. The new Catalyst works at room temperature, and can essentially duplicate the water-splitting reaction that occurs in natural Photosynthesis. To read the full story. CLICK HERE.