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BIODIESEL PRODUCTION CATALYSTThis new research is in the scale-up stage, in conjunction with Wake Forest University, we have a functional carbon framework catalyst proven to allow low temperature direct production of biodiesel from free fatty acids.

BIODIESEL PRODUCTION CATALYST

A carbon catalyst made from simple sugars that turns waste fatty acids into biodiesel. Status: published 2022; characterization and scale-up

FOOD FOREST - PERMACULTURERemediating an abandoned urban lot into a serene place that also feeds the neighborhood.

Blueberry & Hazelnut Agroforestry Trials

Can woodland edges and newly cleared land become productive? Our Mebane site is being cleared for a trial. Status: site preparation underway; funding application pending.

GREEN CHEMISTRYContract method development and validation focused on reducing waste, harm and time. Current technologies are used to create sustainable solutions to replace legacy techniques.

GREEN CHEMISTRY

Contract method development and validation focused on reducing waste, harm and time. Current technologies are used to create sustainable solutions to replace legacy techniques.

BIOMASS HEATING/COOKING STOVE FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIESWe now have a prototype device that can be used with waste biomass for safer heating and cooking in the developing world. Current efforts are optimizing it for production and characterizing the s…

BIOMASS HEATING/COOKING STOVE FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

A prototype stove that burns farm leftovers like rice husks and coffee pulp. Status: prototype built; emissions testing paused, restart planned.

SUBURBAN SUSTAINABILITYCan efforts made by typical suburban homeowners actually make a difference? Here we are examining lawn and garden impacts expressed in ways that will help education the public.

SUBURBAN SUSTAINABILITY

Can efforts made by typical suburban homeowners actually make a difference? Here we are examining lawn and garden impacts expressed in ways that will help education the public.

IDEASDo you have a research project that would help make the world a better place? If it is scientific in nature and you can help fund it, let us know, we may be able to help.

IDEAS

Do you have a research project that would help make the world a better place? If it is scientific in nature and you can help fund it, let us know, we may be able to help.

Research & Development Laboratory In partnership with the Biotechnology Center at Forsyth Technical Community College, we have use of state-of-the-art equipment including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology, Real-Time PCR, Ultra Performa…

Research & Development Laboratory
In partnership with the Biotechnology Center at Forsyth Technical Community College, we have use of state-of-the-art equipment including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology, Real-Time PCR, Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, and Mass Spectrometry.