Volume 1, Number 1, June 2009 (Special Issue on )

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News and Announcement

Editorial Board

Abstract | References PDF (63KB), PP. 1-2, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11001, Downloads: 782 Google Scholar

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Structural mapping of coastal plain sands using engineering geophysical technique: Lagos Nigeria case study

A. A. Adepelumi, M. O. Olorunfemi, D. E. Falebita, O.G. Bayowa

Abstract | References PDF (2150KB), PP. 2-9, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11002, Downloads: 1162 Google Scholar

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Studies on the effects of pretreatment on production hydrogen from municipal sludge anaerobic fermentation

Feng Wu, Shao-Qi Zhou, Yang-Lan Lai, Wen-Jiao Zhong

Abstract | References PDF (273KB), PP. 10-16, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11003, Downloads: 1115 Google Scholar

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Research on the Graft Copolymerization of EH-lignin with acrylamide

Run Fang, Xian-Su Cheng, Jian Fu, Zuan-Bin Zheng

Abstract | References PDF (266KB), PP. 17-22, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11004, Downloads: 1110 Google Scholar

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Optimization of solvent extraction conditions for total carotenoids in rapeseed using response surface methodology

Ling Wang, Yun Liu

Abstract | References PDF (1520KB), PP. 23-29, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11005, Downloads: 1725 Google Scholar

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Study of daily solar Irradiance forecast based on chaos optimization neural networks

Shuang-Hua Cao, Jian-Bo Chen, Wen-Bing Weng, Jia-Cong Cao

Abstract | References PDF (408KB), PP. 30-36, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11006, Downloads: 953 Google Scholar

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Discussion on low-carbon economy and low-carbon building technology

Xiao-Gen Shuai, Hui-Qiang Li

Abstract | References PDF (213KB), PP. 37-40, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11007, Downloads: 1284 Google Scholar

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A Study of thermal decomposition in cellulose by molecular dynamics simulation

Chao Liu, De-Zheng Jiang, Shun-An Wei, Jin-Bao Huang

Abstract | References PDF (744KB), PP. 41-46, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11008, Downloads: 1005 Google Scholar

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Adaptation fermentation of Pichia stipitis and combination detoxification on steam exploded lignocellulosic prehydrolyzate

Jun-Jun Zhu, Qiang Yong, Yong Xu, Shang-Xing Chen, Shi-Yuan Yu

Abstract | References PDF (268KB), PP. 47-54, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11009, Downloads: 1199 Google Scholar

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Synthesis of biodiesel from Jatropha curcas L. seed oil using artificial zeolites loaded with CH3COOK as a heterogeneous catalyst

Wei Xue, You-Chun Zhou, Bao-An Song, Xia Shi, Jun Wang, Shi-Tao Yin, De-Yu Hu, Lin-Hong Jin, Song Yang

Abstract | References PDF (383KB), PP. 55-62, Pub. Date: July 2, 2009

DOI: 10.4236/ns.2009.11010, Downloads: 1614 Google Scholar