Articles related to "Hydrocarbons"
Quantum Simulation of Alkanes and Proteins
This piece discusses different types of quantum calculations used to study small biological molecules, namely alkanes and proteins.
alkane • hydrocarbon • protein • amino • biology
This piece discusses different types of quantum calculations used to study small biological molecules, namely alkanes and proteins.
alkane • hydrocarbon • protein • amino • biology
AstroTurf Linked to Autism
The origin of Developmental Disabilities such as Autism is unclear; however, one possible factor is air pollution arising from sources such as AstroTurf and fuel exhaust.
developmental disabilities • astroturf • pollution • autism • jenny mccarthy
The origin of Developmental Disabilities such as Autism is unclear; however, one possible factor is air pollution arising from sources such as AstroTurf and fuel exhaust.
developmental disabilities • astroturf • pollution • autism • jenny mccarthy
Mazda Millenia Fails Inspection
A rather lengthy missive about a 1995 Mazda Millenia that has high NOx and hydrocarbon emissions. And look for an interesting use for a banana...
mazda millenia • dynamometer • catalytic converter • egr valve • hydrocarbons
A rather lengthy missive about a 1995 Mazda Millenia that has high NOx and hydrocarbon emissions. And look for an interesting use for a banana...
mazda millenia • dynamometer • catalytic converter • egr valve • hydrocarbons
Naming Cyclic Alkanes
Alkanes are compounds consisting of linear carbon atoms connected by single bonds. They can exist as straight chains or with their carbon atoms linked to form rings.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Alkanes are compounds consisting of linear carbon atoms connected by single bonds. They can exist as straight chains or with their carbon atoms linked to form rings.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Naming Linear Alkenes
Unlike alkanes, alkene molecules have at least one instance of a carbon-carbon double bond. This article explains how to name linear (straight chain) alkenes.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
Unlike alkanes, alkene molecules have at least one instance of a carbon-carbon double bond. This article explains how to name linear (straight chain) alkenes.
organic chemistry • naming compounds • organic nomenclature • iupac • chemical terms
The Origin of Fossil Fuels
The United States gets about 92% of its energy from oil, natural gas and coal.
sedimentary basins • coal • oil • petroleum • natural gas
The United States gets about 92% of its energy from oil, natural gas and coal.
sedimentary basins • coal • oil • petroleum • natural gas
Pollution Destroys Floral Scents
The decline in populations of bees and other flying pollinators in the US and Europe may be due to air pollution destroying the perfumes of flowering plants.
air pollution and flower scents • flying pollinators and air pollution • flying pollinators and floral hydrocarbons • decrease in pollinator foraging efficiency bumble • flow scents destroyed by air pollution
The decline in populations of bees and other flying pollinators in the US and Europe may be due to air pollution destroying the perfumes of flowering plants.
air pollution and flower scents • flying pollinators and air pollution • flying pollinators and floral hydrocarbons • decrease in pollinator foraging efficiency bumble • flow scents destroyed by air pollution
George Andrew Olah - Carbocations and Chemistry
George A Olah has dedicated his life to organic chemistry. Currently, Distinguished Professor and Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry at USC Los Angeles, he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 for his work in carbocation chemistry.
george olah • carbocation • nobel • hydrocarbons • organic chemistry
George A Olah has dedicated his life to organic chemistry. Currently, Distinguished Professor and Loker Chair in Organic Chemistry at USC Los Angeles, he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 for his work in carbocation chemistry.
george olah • carbocation • nobel • hydrocarbons • organic chemistry
Simulating Biological Building Blocks
This article discusses simulation methods used in the study of chemical systems with biological importance.
simulation • quantum • molecular • dynamics • monte carlo
This article discusses simulation methods used in the study of chemical systems with biological importance.
simulation • quantum • molecular • dynamics • monte carlo
Grilled Food and PAHs
Even with the bad news about what may be in our favorite grilled foods, there are ways to minimize the damage done by the harmful substances referred to as PAHs.
barbeque • blackened food • grilled food • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons • center for disease control
Even with the bad news about what may be in our favorite grilled foods, there are ways to minimize the damage done by the harmful substances referred to as PAHs.
barbeque • blackened food • grilled food • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons • center for disease control
Oracle at Delphi
In Ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was an important part of life. She would administer mysterious prophecies, presumably under the influence of toxic gases.
oracle • delphi • pythia • greece • greek
In Ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was an important part of life. She would administer mysterious prophecies, presumably under the influence of toxic gases.
oracle • delphi • pythia • greece • greek
What is Organic Chemistry?
Hydrocarbons, Benzene, Alcohol, Plastic, Amines are all organic, carbon-containing chemicals.
organic compounds • alcohols • hydrocarbons • polythene • plastics
Hydrocarbons, Benzene, Alcohol, Plastic, Amines are all organic, carbon-containing chemicals.
organic compounds • alcohols • hydrocarbons • polythene • plastics
Zeolites – Chemicals for Cleaning
With applications in laundry detergents, nuclear power and hydrogen-powered vehicles, zeolites are chemicals of the future in the present
molecular sieve • zeolite • environmentally friendly • clean chemicals • detergents
With applications in laundry detergents, nuclear power and hydrogen-powered vehicles, zeolites are chemicals of the future in the present
molecular sieve • zeolite • environmentally friendly • clean chemicals • detergents
What Is a Lipid Molecule?
What are the different kinds of lipids? What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? Read on and discover.
what is a lipid • what is a fat • lipid steroid cholesterol • what is wax • types of lipids
What are the different kinds of lipids? What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? Read on and discover.
what is a lipid • what is a fat • lipid steroid cholesterol • what is wax • types of lipids
Lipids
A look at the lipid group of biological molecules. Including the fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, glycolipids, waxes, lipoproteins and steroids.
lipids • fatty acid • triglyceride • phospholipid • glycolipid
A look at the lipid group of biological molecules. Including the fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, glycolipids, waxes, lipoproteins and steroids.
lipids • fatty acid • triglyceride • phospholipid • glycolipid
Mycoremediation - Pollution Cure?
Fungal processes that have been a part of balanced ecosystems for thousands of years may prove vital to cleaning up humanity's environmental mistakes.
mycoremediation • using fungi pollution decontamination • cleaning up environment with fungi • mycofiltration • cleaning contaminated sites with fungi
Fungal processes that have been a part of balanced ecosystems for thousands of years may prove vital to cleaning up humanity's environmental mistakes.
mycoremediation • using fungi pollution decontamination • cleaning up environment with fungi • mycofiltration • cleaning contaminated sites with fungi
The Origins of Petroleum
Did crude oil originate from inorganic constituents deep in the mantle of the earth? Or, was genesis from organic material lying at relatively lower depths.
origin of petroleum • abiotic infinite theory of oil • fossel fuel finite theory • peak oil hypothesis • hubbert's peak oil
Did crude oil originate from inorganic constituents deep in the mantle of the earth? Or, was genesis from organic material lying at relatively lower depths.
origin of petroleum • abiotic infinite theory of oil • fossel fuel finite theory • peak oil hypothesis • hubbert's peak oil
The Peak Oil Debate
Several organizations, researchers and analysts disagree with the idea that world oil production is approaching a terminal decline.
peak oil theory • peak oil dissent • peak oil debate • m. king hubbert • peak oil
Several organizations, researchers and analysts disagree with the idea that world oil production is approaching a terminal decline.
peak oil theory • peak oil dissent • peak oil debate • m. king hubbert • peak oil
Fuel Cells to Power Cars
Some propose to substitute hydrogen for gasoline as the fuel source for automobiles. Hydrogen powered fuel cells are clean power sources but they may be too costly.
substitute hydrogen for gasoline • hydrogen economy • disassociate hydrogen from water • alternative sources for hydrogen • reforming of h2 from ethanol
Some propose to substitute hydrogen for gasoline as the fuel source for automobiles. Hydrogen powered fuel cells are clean power sources but they may be too costly.
substitute hydrogen for gasoline • hydrogen economy • disassociate hydrogen from water • alternative sources for hydrogen • reforming of h2 from ethanol
Carbon Monoxide: Useful but Deadly
Carbon monoxide is a simple molecule which regularly gets a bad reputation in the press, but is continually useful in many parts of the chemical industry.
carbon • dioxide • monoxide • silent killer • car exhaust fumes
Carbon monoxide is a simple molecule which regularly gets a bad reputation in the press, but is continually useful in many parts of the chemical industry.
carbon • dioxide • monoxide • silent killer • car exhaust fumes
Petroleum 1: How oil becomes oil.
We use it everyday, to cook with, power our automobiles, and run our power plants. But do you really know where the oil and gas we use comes from? Take a look at how oil becomes oil.
geology • geolphysics • petroleum • oil • gas
We use it everyday, to cook with, power our automobiles, and run our power plants. But do you really know where the oil and gas we use comes from? Take a look at how oil becomes oil.
geology • geolphysics • petroleum • oil • gas
Alberta Tar Sands
This article explores the less recognized costs of extracting oil in northern Alberta, from water pollution to increases in cancer and other diseases.
alberta tar sands • alberta tar sands pollution • alberta oil reserves • alberta water pollution • alberta oil extraction
This article explores the less recognized costs of extracting oil in northern Alberta, from water pollution to increases in cancer and other diseases.
alberta tar sands • alberta tar sands pollution • alberta oil reserves • alberta water pollution • alberta oil extraction
Fossil Fuel Woes
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Eco Friendly Cleaning With Green Clean Guide
Green cleaning has numerous benefits over conventional cleaning methods. Learn how to clean naturally with this handy green housekeeping reference.
eco friendly cleaning • green cleaning • natural cleaning • environmentally friendly cleaners • green clean book
Green cleaning has numerous benefits over conventional cleaning methods. Learn how to clean naturally with this handy green housekeeping reference.
eco friendly cleaning • green cleaning • natural cleaning • environmentally friendly cleaners • green clean book
The Platinum Group Metals
Closely related in atomic structure to the common metals iron, cobalt and nickel are a group of six others, which are among the rarest.
platinum metals in catalytic converters • removing gases from car exhausts • osmium the densest metal • radioactve ruthenium in seaweed • iridium at the cretaceous-tertiary boundary
Closely related in atomic structure to the common metals iron, cobalt and nickel are a group of six others, which are among the rarest.
platinum metals in catalytic converters • removing gases from car exhausts • osmium the densest metal • radioactve ruthenium in seaweed • iridium at the cretaceous-tertiary boundary
Reducing Marine Engine Pollution
Boaters can make a difference in reducing marine engine emissions. Good management improves fuel economy, reduces carbon loads and lowers pollution caused by boats.
marine engine pollution • carbon footprint • fuel handling • vessel operation • clean boating
Boaters can make a difference in reducing marine engine emissions. Good management improves fuel economy, reduces carbon loads and lowers pollution caused by boats.
marine engine pollution • carbon footprint • fuel handling • vessel operation • clean boating
Titan, Largest Moon of Saturn
A little larger than the planet Mercury, Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has a significant nitrogen atmosphere but is cold enough for lakes of liquid methane.
titan moon • saturn moons • atmosphere of titan • titan surface • cassini mission
A little larger than the planet Mercury, Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has a significant nitrogen atmosphere but is cold enough for lakes of liquid methane.
titan moon • saturn moons • atmosphere of titan • titan surface • cassini mission
Clean Boating - How to do Your Part
Be an environmentally responsible boater.
boats • boating • boating safety • boating course
Be an environmentally responsible boater.
boats • boating • boating safety • boating course
Can Titan Support Life?
There has long been a search for life outside of Earth. Scientists in the past have tagged Venus and Mars as potential candidates for having at least some form of life.
titan • saturn • methane • ethane • moons of saturn
There has long been a search for life outside of Earth. Scientists in the past have tagged Venus and Mars as potential candidates for having at least some form of life.
titan • saturn • methane • ethane • moons of saturn
Decaffeinated Coffee - How'd They Do That?
<i>Decaffeinated Coffee</i> – how do they do that? For some coffee connoisseurs, decaf is a necessity. But just how do roasters decaffeinate their beans?
coffee • decaffeinated • beans • roasters • direct contact method
<i>Decaffeinated Coffee</i> – how do they do that? For some coffee connoisseurs, decaf is a necessity. But just how do roasters decaffeinate their beans?
coffee • decaffeinated • beans • roasters • direct contact method
Reducing Pollution Inside your Car
Car interiors may be made of materials that cause allergies and respiratory problems. Companies like Volvo are manufacturing "eco-friendly" and "hypoallergenic" seat and seat belt materials.
engineering • material • environment • allergy
Car interiors may be made of materials that cause allergies and respiratory problems. Companies like Volvo are manufacturing "eco-friendly" and "hypoallergenic" seat and seat belt materials.
engineering • material • environment • allergy
Bioremediation
Bioremediation involves the use of living organisms to clean up the environment.
bioremediation • microorganisms • biohazard • contaminate • contaminant
Bioremediation involves the use of living organisms to clean up the environment.
bioremediation • microorganisms • biohazard • contaminate • contaminant
Clean Air Act Can Have Teeth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
Air Quality in the Workplace
How safe is the air you're breathing at work?
asthma • smoking • air quality • cessation
How safe is the air you're breathing at work?
asthma • smoking • air quality • cessation
An Operational Hydrogen Vehicle
There has been a lot of hype about hydrogen fuel cells for years, and now there really is a vehicle that runs on hydrogen. However, it is not a "big" advance.
hydrgen fuel cells • hydrogen vehicle • inventions • accomplishments • steps forward
There has been a lot of hype about hydrogen fuel cells for years, and now there really is a vehicle that runs on hydrogen. However, it is not a "big" advance.
hydrgen fuel cells • hydrogen vehicle • inventions • accomplishments • steps forward
Asthma Compliance
As a growing number of children are battling asthma, a suprising lack of compliance threatens to impede treatment success.
childhood asthma • compliance • asthma treatment • patient • family centered care
As a growing number of children are battling asthma, a suprising lack of compliance threatens to impede treatment success.
childhood asthma • compliance • asthma treatment • patient • family centered care
Liftoff Into 2005
A few items of note as 2005 gets underway; the year holds much promise for space exploration, with missions to Mars and Saturn underway and a mission to a comet coming up.
space • nasa • mars • saturn • comet
A few items of note as 2005 gets underway; the year holds much promise for space exploration, with missions to Mars and Saturn underway and a mission to a comet coming up.
space • nasa • mars • saturn • comet
New Biofuel Plant
Tyson Foods and Syntroleum announce a new joint venture to produce a drop in diesel synthetic fuel replacement from food manufacturing byproducts; fat and grease.
diesel fuel replacement • animal fat • manufacturing byproduct • synthetic fuel • carbon neutral
Tyson Foods and Syntroleum announce a new joint venture to produce a drop in diesel synthetic fuel replacement from food manufacturing byproducts; fat and grease.
diesel fuel replacement • animal fat • manufacturing byproduct • synthetic fuel • carbon neutral
Safety Tips for the New Year
With the upcoming New Year just around the corner, it is time to take a few minutes and resolve to be safer in the coming year.
polyurethane • safety • christmas • new years • new year
With the upcoming New Year just around the corner, it is time to take a few minutes and resolve to be safer in the coming year.
polyurethane • safety • christmas • new years • new year
Smoking And Infertility
New research links parental smoking with subsequent infertility in offspring.
smoking and infertility • pahs and infertility • reduced follicles • premature menopause • failure to ovulate
New research links parental smoking with subsequent infertility in offspring.
smoking and infertility • pahs and infertility • reduced follicles • premature menopause • failure to ovulate
Something's in the Air
Something's in the air, alright, but it's not love. What is that brown gunk, anyway?
Something's in the air, alright, but it's not love. What is that brown gunk, anyway?
Strange New Worlds
As the number of planets discovered outside our solar system continues to grow, is it possible that one day soon we will find an Earth-like planet orbiting another star--perhaps even one with life?
space • planet • extrasolar • extraterrestrial • nasa
As the number of planets discovered outside our solar system continues to grow, is it possible that one day soon we will find an Earth-like planet orbiting another star--perhaps even one with life?
space • planet • extrasolar • extraterrestrial • nasa
The Many Uses of Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly products have more uses than one may think. This article will discuss some innovative ideas for vaseline use.
vaseline • petroleum jelly • first aid • skin disorders • psoriasis
Petroleum jelly products have more uses than one may think. This article will discuss some innovative ideas for vaseline use.
vaseline • petroleum jelly • first aid • skin disorders • psoriasis
Threats to Sperm Whales Continue
Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale.
sperm whales • whale hunting • japanese whaling • ocean pollution and noise • net entanglement
Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale.
sperm whales • whale hunting • japanese whaling • ocean pollution and noise • net entanglement
A Detailed Look at Solvents
The article entitled <a href="http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/oil_painting/52849">Extending Paint Potential with Mixing Mediums and Solvents </a> explored different types of mediums and solvents in general and how they are used together in oil painting. Not much attention was paid to solvents and the complex issues surrounding them. In this article each kind of solvent and its chemical makeup will be evaluated in detail in respect to its effective and non-effective uses in oil painting.
oil • painting • solvents • turpentine • mineral
The article entitled <a href="http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/oil_painting/52849">Extending Paint Potential with Mixing Mediums and Solvents </a> explored different types of mediums and solvents in general and how they are used together in oil painting. Not much attention was paid to solvents and the complex issues surrounding them. In this article each kind of solvent and its chemical makeup will be evaluated in detail in respect to its effective and non-effective uses in oil painting.
oil • painting • solvents • turpentine • mineral
Cholesterol Chemistry
A chemical description of an infamous but important chemical which is ever-present in dietary advice.
cholesterol • lipid • fats • oils • arteries
A chemical description of an infamous but important chemical which is ever-present in dietary advice.
cholesterol • lipid • fats • oils • arteries
Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source
Hydrogen, a carrier of energy, is not an energy source. With greater availability of hydrogen cars, hydrogen production by renewable energy can combat global warming.
hydrogen • hydrogen as a fuel • alternative energy source • alternative fuel • hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen, a carrier of energy, is not an energy source. With greater availability of hydrogen cars, hydrogen production by renewable energy can combat global warming.
hydrogen • hydrogen as a fuel • alternative energy source • alternative fuel • hydrogen fuel
Land Transport: Pioneering Ideas
Insights into the pioneers of land transport, their inventions and discoveries - the bicycle, bus, motor car and motorcycle.
land transport pioneers • land transport inventors • land transport inventions and discoveries • bus inventors • bicycle inventors macmillan
Insights into the pioneers of land transport, their inventions and discoveries - the bicycle, bus, motor car and motorcycle.
land transport pioneers • land transport inventors • land transport inventions and discoveries • bus inventors • bicycle inventors macmillan
Lawnmower Emissions Regulations
April 17, 2007. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed emissions regulations for gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment and small recreational watercraft.
small motor emissions regulations • fuel evaporative standards • catalytic converters on lawn and garden equipment • diane feinstein (d-ca) • environmental protection agency
April 17, 2007. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed emissions regulations for gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment and small recreational watercraft.
small motor emissions regulations • fuel evaporative standards • catalytic converters on lawn and garden equipment • diane feinstein (d-ca) • environmental protection agency
Oxygen and Dietary Antioxidants
Why do we breathe oxygen? Oxygen is necessary for life, and the human brain can only survive a few minutes without oxygen. So why the great interest in antioxidants?
oxidative stress • metabolism • mypyramid • dietary antioxidants • free radicals
Why do we breathe oxygen? Oxygen is necessary for life, and the human brain can only survive a few minutes without oxygen. So why the great interest in antioxidants?
oxidative stress • metabolism • mypyramid • dietary antioxidants • free radicals
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