SIU Energy Technology

Sustainability Council announces project funding

2012-01-20T09:53:00.002-06:00

The Saluki Times, January 19, 2012, by Christi Mathis:CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability continues this week with the announcement of a new round of funding for seven “green” projects.Nearly $29,000 in Sustainability Council awards will support a variety of proposals, including creation of a climate action plan, compilation of sustainability

Another Energy Event Announcement

2011-10-17T11:30:00.001-05:00

From: NETLEvent [mailto:NETLEvent@NETL.DOE.GOV] Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 2:29 PMSubject: NETL's Business Opportunity Session Dear Colleague: You are cordially invited to attend the National Energy Technology Laboratory's upcoming "Business Opportunity Session" which will be held on November 14, 2011 at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV. The event will provide valuable

IL DCEO: Save the Date 11/29/11 Economic Redevelopment of Brownfields

2011-10-17T10:35:00.001-05:00

A message from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity:Almost everyone can name a site in their community that is considered a brownfield or that is perceived to have environmental issues. These can be commercial, industrial or residential sites and can be of any size. Come join us on November 29th to learn about available programs and financing opportunities for the

Clean Coal Technology in the Local News

2011-08-30T11:37:00.003-05:00

The Prairie State Energy Campus will be the cleanest in the nation Brandon Phelps re-appointed to Clean Coal Review Board

Long-time energy research center director retiring

2011-08-22T10:40:00.001-05:00

The Saluki Times August 16, 2011, by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The long-time leader of a Southern Illinois University Carbondale energy research center is stepping down shortly and his colleague will fill in until the University finds a permanent replacement. John S. Mead, director of the SIUC Coal Extraction and Utilization Research Center, will retire at the end of August after more than

Advanced Energy Institute will enhance research

2011-07-28T08:13:00.002-05:00

From the Saluki TimesJuly 27, 2011By Tim Crosby 07/27/2011 12:52:22CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is home to a plethora of energy-related programs that train tomorrow's engineers, scientists and explorers to find newer, cleaner and more efficient ways to provide the power that runs our society.A new initiative recently created on campus now aims to pull those

Coal Solar Cells for a Summer Project

2011-07-08T18:17:00.004-05:00

An article in the Saluki Times on June 28th talked about sustainability projects that received funding from the Green Fund, a student fee-backed award program. One of the projects is based on a recently filed SIUC patent: Coal Solar Cells. The Saluki Times reported as follows about the award:Using coal to reap solar energy -- $9,942 to explore the use of coal as a solar cell sensitizer thus

Society names Chugh 'Distinguished Member'

2011-06-10T14:12:00.002-05:00

Note: Dr. Paul Chugh's SIUC technologies currently available for license can be found here: http://www.techtransfer.siuc.edu/techavail/inventors.html#cSource: The Saluki TimesMay 18, 2011By Tim Crosby 05/18/2011 13:40:27CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A mining engineering faculty member at Southern Illinois University Carbondale received a high honor from an international industry group.The Society for

RFP from ICCI

2011-04-08T09:58:00.003-05:00

This announcement came through the wires today: The Illinois Clean Coal Institute Request for Proposals RFP2012 is available for viewing and/or downloading on the ICCI's website at http://www.icci.orgThere are numerous cross-disciplinary research areas that do not necessitate experience in coal research per se. Out-of-state organizations are welcome to apply, but should take note of the special

Saluki Concept Fund will benefit researchers

2011-03-17T10:16:00.001-05:00

Saluki TimesMarch 16, 2011By Tim CrosbyCARBONDALE, Ill. -- Making the leap from the drawing board to the marketplace is sometimes the toughest hurdle for new technologies. A new program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale aims to help researchers meet that challenge.The Saluki Concept Fund will provide up to $20,000 to SIUC researchers to help them nurture new technologies through the

SIUC Green Fund Deadline Tomorrow

2011-03-10T13:34:00.002-06:00

Via Ryan Klopf at the SIU Center for Ecology:The SIUC Green Fund is accepting grantapplications for new projects to advance sustainability on the SIUCCampus until March 11 at midnight. Link to the RFP.

Dr. Silvia Secchi to discuss biofuels

2011-03-09T09:41:00.002-06:00

Two opportunities are coming up to hear Dr. Silvia Secchi talk about "Economics and Environmental Effects of US Biofuel Policies." March 22: She’ll be on “Morning Conversations” with Jennifer Fuller, WSIU, 8:30 AMMarch 24: She'll be the speaker at the Science Cafe at the Science Center, University Mall, 7:00 PM. Admission is free, everyone welcome.Dr. Secchi is a knowledgeable and passionate

NSF - Energy for Sustainability Grants

2011-02-17T14:26:00.000-06:00

National Science FoundationEnergy for SustainabilityThe Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and education that will enable innovative processes for the sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels. Processes for sustainable energy production must (1) be environmentally benign, (2) reduce greenhouse gas production, and (3) utilize renewable or biobased

Saluki Times: Innovative mine roof bracing system gains patent

2011-01-31T11:19:00.002-06:00

Note: To learn about licensing this technology from SIU, please contact the SIUC Technology Transfer Program. More information about this technology is available on the SIUC Tech Transfer website.Saluki Times January 28, 2011By Tim CrosbyCARBONDALE, Ill -- A Southern Illinois University Carbondale mining engineer’s invention has received a patent from the federal government, clearing the way to

Current SIUC Energy-Related Research

2011-01-06T09:58:00.021-06:00

This list gives an overview of some of the externally-funded energy-related research going on at SIU Carbondale since May 2009 (when another list was compiled of ICCI-funded projects for this blog). Topics include efficiency, biofuels, materials, coal mine safety, and breakthrough technology research. If you see a repeat of a project, that means it's gotten multiple grants since May 2009.Metal

SIUC Patent Issued for Coal Mine Supports

2011-01-05T10:25:00.002-06:00

Dr. Paul Chugh was awarded a patent on November 30, 2010, for "Engineered composite wooden crib for use as a mine support."Abstract:This invention provides improvements through 1) a composite, engineered wooden support element for construction of cribs in mines to provide support between two surfaces, 2) use of support elements to construct cribs, and 3) a wedge system to provide substantial

The 'Clean Coal' Debate Continues

2010-11-30T09:22:00.008-06:00

The Daily Egyptian has been following a debate on 'clean coal' that was spurred by a reader's letter to the editor on November 8 entitled "SIUC should come clean about dirty secrets." In today's DE there was a response by Dr. Koropchak, vice chancellor for research and graduate dean, and John Mead, director of the Coal Extraction and Utilization Research Center, entitled "Coal research a

News Announcement: USPTO extends Green Technology Pilot Program

2010-11-19T09:49:00.001-06:00

http://www.uspto.gov/patents/init_events/green_tech.jspGreen Technology Pilot ProgramUnder the Green Technology Pilot Program, an applicant may have an application advanced out of turn (accorded special status) for examination, for applications pertaining to green technologies including greenhouse gas reduction (applications pertaining to environmental quality, energy conservation, development of

Connecting with the Future of Energy Forum next Tuesday

2010-11-03T10:58:00.002-05:00

For Immediate Release:Program to FocusOn Biomass FeedstockCan an agricultural plant grown here in southern Illinois be used to help power electricity-generating power plants? Can the same plant replace corn as the choice feed-stock source to produce ethanol to help fuel our cars and trucks? What can this mean to southern Illinois and to our nation’s energy future? These questions and more will

Futuregen Alliance moves toward site selection

2010-10-26T10:05:00.003-05:00