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TURNING WASTE MATERIAL INTO ETHANOL (8/12//08)

Ames Laboratory and Iowa State University researchers have developed a method for converting crop residue, wood pulp, animal waste and garbage into ethanol. The process first turns the waste material into synthesis gas, or syngas, and nanoscale catalysts then convert the syngas into ethanol. (Read more)

2008 Releases and archives

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Hot Running Magnets
(April 2008 Popular Mechanics)

Popular Mechanics magazine carries a news brief on Ames Lab's development of a magnetic alloy, designed for use in electric-powered vehicles, that retains its magnetic properties at high operating temperatures. (Go to story)

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Around the World and Back Again (12/07)

Globe-trotting former SULI student Travis Monk returns to Ames Lab to work during a break between masters and doctorate degrees. (Go to article)

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