Arcos Cielos Research Center

“Tomato of the Sea”

Elliott Maynard — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:12:56 +0000

Italian scientists, searching for creative ways to conserve fresh water, and utilize brackish water resources have succeeded in growing certain species of Cherry Tomatoes in dilute seawater. Although the Tomatoes which were successfully grown in seawater turned out to be only about half the weight of similar tomatoes grown with fresh water, they proved to be superior in taste, sweetness and acidity. The saltwater tomatoes also contained significantly higher concentrations of antioxidants in the form of Vitamins C and E. To read the full story in Popular Science, CLICK HERE.

Simple Direct Conversion from Plant Cellulose to “Green Gasoline”

Elliott Maynard — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:32:47 +0000

Researchers recently made a breakthrough in developing a “Green Gasoline,” a liquid which is similar to ordinary gasoline, but can be created from sustainable biomass sources such as Switchgrass, or Popular Trees. University of Massachusetts scientists rapidly heated Cellulose in the presence of solid Zeolite Catalysts, then rapidly cooled the mix, to create a liquid that contains many of the same compounds found in ordinary gasoline. The entire process took under two minutes to completion, and used only moderate amounts of heat energy. To read the full story CLICK HERE.

Algae” “Green Fuel” - The Ultimate Renewable Energy

Elliott Maynard — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:43:46 +0000

“Green Fuel” in the form of Microscopic Algae may well prove to be the Ultimate Renewable Energy Source of the Future. Green Algae is among the fastest growing plants in the world, and can be selected and genetically modified to produce about 50 percent of its weight in Oil, which can then be converted to Biofuels for Cars, Trucks, Airplanes, and Ships. (Courtesy of CNN and The Arlington Institute).To read the full article CLICK HERE.