Abstract: Methods for enhanced yeast fermentation of plant material through the genetic modification of yeast comprising stably integrating into a yeast an inducible promoter operably linked to a mitochondrial targeting signal as well as at least one restriction enzyme and inducing the expression of the at least one restriction enzyme, wherein the restriction enzyme targets and destroys the mitochondrial DNA of the yeast. DNA constructs comprising at least an inducible promoter operably linked to a mitochondrial targeting signal as well as at least one restriction enzyme for induced expression of at least one restriction enzyme for destruction of mitochondrial DNA as well as transgenic yeast expressing a DNA construct for destruction of mitochondrial DNA and enhanced fermentation, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular hydroponic tower array fixture system for the growth of organisms such as plants and fungi on arrays of hydroponic towers, allowing for the insertion and removal of individual towers from the array, is provided. Methods for the production of organisms such as plants and fungi using a modular hydroponic tower array fixture system are also provided herein.

Abstract: Compositions and uses involving L. monocytogenes PssZ, as well as homologs, variants, and fragments thereof, are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of facilitating the expression of recombinant polypeptides from cells, extracellular fluids, extracellular fibers, or any combination thereof, obtained from transgenic insect cells and larvae comprising a bacterial GlcNAc-6-P 2?-epimerase (GNPE), which is capable of converting N-acetyl-D-glucosamine-6-phosphate (GlcNAc-6-P) to N-acetyl-D-mannosamine-6-phosphate (ManNAc-6-P). The invention relates to methods to promote efficient glycoconjugate sialylation, by providing simpler ways to produce large intracellular pools of sialic acid precursors. The invention is also directed to nucleic acids, vectors, and cells comprising nucleic acids encoding polypeptides involved in the synthesis of sialic acid precursors, and cells in combination with nucleic acids encoding glycosyltransferases, including sialyltransferases, to facilitate the production of humanized recombinant glycoproteins.

Abstract: A method for retracting oil on a water surface, and a method for reducing the quantity of oil on an oil control boom are described. Spreading of oil can be reversed by reducing the surface tension of the seawater, for example by using a low concentration of a water-soluble surfactant, such as a non-ionic surfactant. A controlled amount of the surfactant may be continuously discharged at the inner-wall of a spill control boom surrounding the oil spill. The spilled oil is caused to retract away from the boom toward the center of the area encircled thereby, such that the oil layer becomes sufficiently thick to be more effectively removed mechanically. The surfactant also reduces the amount of oil on the spill control boom, whereby the boom can easily be removed from a remediated oil spill and reused at a later date without further cleaning.

Abstract: A greenwall cladding system for the growth of organisms such as plants and fungi on the side of structures, such as internal and external walls of buildings, is provided. Methods for the production of organisms on a greenwall cladding system, such as plants and fungi are also provided herein.

Abstract: A magnetic nanoparticles including a TRPV1 agonist, as well as methods of preparation and use, are described herein. A magnetically responsive pharmaceutical can include a core region having a magnetic nanoparticle (MNPs) and a TRPV1 protein agonist. Further, an exterior coating comprising a polymer can be formed around the core region. The magnetically responsive pharmaceutical can be administered to a recipient and directed to a target region using an external magnetic field.

Abstract: Methods and systems to achieve clean fuel processing systems in which carbon dioxide emissions (1) from sources (2) may be processed in at least one processing reactor (4) containing a plurality of chemoautotrophic bacteria (5) which can convert the carbon dioxide emissions into biomass (6) which may then be used for various products (21) such as biofuels, fertilizer, feedstock, or the like. Sulfate reducing bacteria (13) may be used to supply sulfur containing compounds to the chemoautotrophic bacteria (5).

Abstract: A growing medium for a plant production apparatus utilized in greenhouse crop production is provided. The growing medium comprises a fibrous, non-woven matrix media material wherein the media material is constructed from a plastic material.

Abstract: A growing medium for a plant production apparatus utilized in greenhouse crop production is provided. The growing medium comprises a fibrous, non-woven matrix media material wherein the media material is constructed from a plastic material.

Abstract: DNA constructs as well as methods for the production of unicellular organisms capable of producing hydrogen peroxide resistance proteins are disclosed. DNA constructs as well as methods for integration of the DNA constructs into the genomes of unicellular organisms for the expression of hydrogen peroxide production proteins are also disclosed. In addition, DNA constructs as well as methods for integration of the DNA constructs into the genomes of unicellular organisms for the expression of hydrogen peroxide resistance and hydrogen peroxide production proteins are disclosed.

Abstract: Efficient coal pre-processing systems (69) integrated with gasification, oxy-combustion, and power plant systems include a drying chamber (28), a volatile metal removal chamber (30), recirculated gases, including recycled carbon dioxide (21), nitrogen (6), and gaseous exhaust (60) for increasing the efficiencies and lowering emissions in various coal processing systems.

Abstract: A photoelectrochemical system and method utilizing the photons having energies above the bandgaps of a p-type semiconductor photocathode and an n-type semiconductor photoanode with redox couples having fast electron transfer kinetics to keep overpotentials under 0.15 volts, and redox potentials energetically located within the band gaps, for storing energy in photodriven oxidation and reduction reactions separated by less than 1.6 volts using a redox flow battery configuration, are described. The photoelectrochemical system can also store heat in the flow battery generated from the inefficiencies of the photoredox reactions and from impinging photons having energies below the band gaps. Redox flow batteries contain fluid electrolyte and tanks for storing the redox equivalents, which can be used to store the solar energy not used to drive the photoredox chemistry for hot water and space heating applications.

Abstract: A modular hydroponic cultivation and transport system for the cultivation and transport of organisms, including but not limited to, various forms of plants and fungi in hydroponic towers, is provided. Further, apparatuses for the cultivation and transport of organisms grown in hydroponic towers, are provided. Methods for the cultivation and transport of organisms using the transport system and apparatuses described herein are also provided herein.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatus and methods for reducing CO2 from flue gas. Methods may include performing a chemisorption process in a first reactor comprising using at least a chemisorption solution comprising a sorbent. Methods may also include performing a desorption process treating the chemisorption solution with a powdered desorption catalyst after the chemisorption process has been performed.

Abstract: A vertical hydroponic plant production apparatus for allowing vertical hydroponic greenhouse crop production is provided. The apparatus comprises a hollow grow tube having a front face, a back face, an open first end, and an open second end. A slot is formed in the front face of the grow tube. A media material is insertable into the grow tube. The grow tube is positionable in either a horizontal position, vertical position, or any position between the horizontal position and the vertical position allowing inclined, multi-angled crop production and multi-storied conveyor style crop production.

Abstract: A growing medium for a plant production apparatus utilized in greenhouse crop production is provided. The growing medium comprises a fibrous, non-woven matrix media material wherein the media material is constructed from a plastic material.