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The Cleantech Show #030: Cleantech at the Nanoscale – Interview with Dr. Peter Binks, CEO, NanoVic

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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The Cleantech Show #30 (MP3 – 12MB – 34min)
Interview with Dr. Peter Binks, CEO, NanoVic
The cleantech sector contains solutions incorporating elements of novel integration, novel technologies and novel business models
In the novel technology area, nanotechnology solutions are becoming significant contributors to solving energy, water, waste and climate problems. On todays show we explore nanotechnology [...]

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Termites gut bacteria genes mapping for cellulostic ethanol

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

A further breakthrough on cellulosic ethanol research, this time looking at bacterial genes living in the gut of termites.

clipped from www.technologyreview.com

A massive genomic study of the microbes living within the termite gut has identified close to 1,000 possible enzymes that break down wood. The plethora of cellulose-digesting proteins could shed light on [...]

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