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Hydrocarbons Defined

Chemicals containing only carbon and hydrogen. These are of prime economic importance because they encompass the constituents of the major fossil fuels, petroleum and natural gas, as well as plastics, waxes, and oils. In urban pollution, these components--along with NOx and sunlight--contribute to the formation of tropospheric ozone. [Nature; v 372; p 455-458; 1994] [Journal of Economic Issues; v 28; p 755-775; 1994.]

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Carl D. Keith dies at 88; co-inventor of three-way catalytic converter

Published November 29, 2008, 12:17 am, Los Angeles Times

Carl D. Keith, who as a principal inventor of the three-way catalytic converter made major contributions to automotive progress, clean air and human health, died Nov. 9 at a hospital in New Bern, N.C. He was 88.

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Who needs fossil fuels? 3 green power ideas escape the lab

Published November 24, 2008, 9:17 am, Ars Technica

At a recent green energy conference in New York City, companies described their visions for generating power without burning fossil fuels. Ars profiles three of the most promising, involving construction waste, solar brushes, and portable nuclear reactors. Read More...

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Carbon neutral hydrocarbons

Thu Nov 27

Diesel from Fungus: A unique fungus that makes diesel compounds has been discovered living in trees in the rainforest, according to a paper published in the November issue of Microbiology.

Mon Nov 24

Giant microwave turns plastic back to oil - environment - 26 June 2007 - New Scientist: Global Resource Corporation uses 1200 different microwave frequencies tuned to act on specific hydrocarbons. When irradiated these specific hydrocarbons break down into diesel oil and combustible gas. Any non hydrocarbon is left behind. Large versions of GRC's machine resemble a concrete mixer. Anything that has a hydrocarbon base will be affected by this process. Copper is easily recovered from plastic coated copper wire. The results are clean copper ready for recycling plus some fuel oil and gas. 9.1 kg of ground-up tires produces 4.54 litres of diesel oil, 1.42 cubic metres of combustible gas, 1 kg of steel and 3.40 kg of carbon black.

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What's All the Hype About Algae Biofuel?: I?ve had a fascination with biofuels for about 3 years. Ever since I realized I could make biodiesel in my garage, it was an obsession right out of the gates.

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The Energy Roadmap.com - Major breakthough in catalyst for cleaner 'green' petrochemical materials

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Hydrocarbons: I have chosen this article because it is relevant to my Chemistry For Biologists module.I think that this article is very interesting because it will help us to understand the hydrocarbons,t heir structure and other useful things about them.

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