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reports that it has achieved full conversion ( 99% + ) of king grass cellulosic material to water soluble sugars on a repeatable basis. This incentive is offered to all domestic cellulosic fuel producers whose fuel is used in the transportation industry. Blue Biofuels, Inc. Sugars are subsequently processed into biofuels.
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, Monash University (Australia) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia have recently discovered a new, efficient way to extract lithium and other metals and minerals from water. Produced water from shale gas fields in Texas is rich in lithium.
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