Harnessing the Power of Green Technologies for a Sustainable Future
In an era where climate change has become an urgent global challenge, the adoption and advancement of green technologies have emerged as a beacon of hope for a sustainable future. Green technologies encompass a wide range of innovative solutions designed to minimize environmental impact, reduce carbon emissions, and promote efficient resource utilization. From renewable energy sources to smart infrastructure, these technologies hold tremendous potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us.
"As a Presidential candidate, I believe in the immense benefits of using Green Technologies. The use and integration of Green Technologies into the fabric of the society of our country are just one of the many programs that I will push forward with because I believe that Green Technologies will greatly benefit the citizens of the United States."
The benefits of embracing green technologies are manifold. First and foremost, they offer a pathway to combat climate change. By shifting away from fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the disastrous effects of global warming. This transition to cleaner energy not only safeguards the planet for future generations but also promotes public health by curbing air pollution and its associated health risks.
Furthermore, Green Technologies offer economic opportunities on a remarkable scale. The pursuit of sustainable practices can spur job creation, as industries and sectors dedicated to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation experience substantial growth. Investing in green technologies stimulates innovation, boosts local economies, and positions nations at the forefront of a burgeoning sector that will shape the global landscape in the years to come.
Here are some of the Green Technologies that deserve the spotlight:
1. MECHANICAL TREES
These machines scrub greenhouse gases from the air – an inventor of direct air capture technology shows how it works
The U.S. Department of Energy has a new goal to scale up direct air capture, a technology that uses chemical reactions to capture CO2 from the air. While federal funding for carbon capture often draws criticism because some people see it as an excuse for fossil fuel use to continue, carbon removal in some form will likely still be necessary, IPCC reports show. Technology to remove carbon mechanically is in development and operating at a very small scale, in part because current methods are prohibitively expensive and energy-intensive. But new techniques are being tested this year that could help lower the energy demand and cost.
Mechanical trees operate on the principle of direct air capture (DAC), a process that selectively captures CO2 from ambient air. They mimic the natural function of trees by using specialized filters and chemical reactions to extract CO2, thus playing a vital role in offsetting carbon emissions and reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
The process typically begins with a large structure that resembles a tree, complete with branches and leaves. These "leaves" are ,made of highly absorbent materials, such as resin or membranes coated with a chemical sorbent. As air flows through the structure, these materials attract and trap CO2 molecules, effectively scrubbing the air of these potent greenhouse gas. Once the CO2 is captured, a series of chemical reactions and processes separate the gas from the absorbent material. This covered CO2 can then be stored, utilized for various purposes, or even permanently sequestered underground to prevent its release back into the atmosphere.
Read the full article here: https://theconversation.com/
2. SUPER IMPLODER
The “Super Imploder” water treatment device produces a measurable and validated effect on plant growth, seed germination success, and biomass yields. It is unique technology that combines a magnetic array with a directional nozzle. The Imploder device facilitates the bringing of required nutrients into plants by causing a de-clustering effect on water. The ‘absorption efficiency effect’ and ‘redox potential’ has produced independently validated measurements of approximately 328% plant growth increase along with biomass density.
The Imploder is based on phase conjugate HYDRODYNAMICS (liquid implosion) COMBINED with PHASE CONJUGATE MAGNETICS.. where the LIKE or SIMILAR poles of the Magnets ATTRACT each other.
The extreme converging magnetic flux lines – create the centripetal inertia at the liquid molecular level – which creates the spin cycle of the washing machine – sorting by mass. Resulting in the increased molecular order and spin density.
What is the Science Behind the Imploder?
The science of water is becoming more complex and surprising all the time. It is not just a single homogeneous substance that we have thought it to be. For example, water (H2O) has many varieties depending on which of the three hydrogen isotopes are involved, the size of the loosely held molecular groups called “charge clusters”, the frequencies both subtle and gross that can be imprinted on and held by water, and the way water is structured, etc. Water is an absolutely key ingredient in producing Life as we know it. Fractal Water, LLC. has developed technology, called the Super Imploder, which treats water to both support and enhance the Life Quality in seeds and plants. It has two parts; a phase conjugating magnetic part and a centripedal implosive part.
Read the full article here: https://www.fractalwater.com/
3. HIMAWARI SOLAR NATURAL LIGHTING SYSTEM
The Himawari system consists of a sunlight collector and optical fiber devices. Its outdoor sunlight collector collects sunlight and passes through quartz glass optical fibers which transmit visual ray-dominated real sunlight to anywhere you want.
Compared to regular LED light which is specific radiations triggered by electronic energy, the natural light of Himawari is direct from real sunlight. The light spectrum of the Himawari system is much more similar to real sunlight, and the UV light is screened out by using the acrylic dome. Therefore, It provides a better indoor environment for people’s health, indoor farming, and aquariums. Himawari not only illuminates your life with real sunlight but also lets you sunbathe indoors without ultraviolet light.
Himawari system is equipped with an automatic tracking system to accurately detect sunbeams and continuously changes its position from sunrise to sunset. It provides a stable indoor without suffering constraints imposed by room location, window orientation, and solar altitude.
Read the full article here: https://himawarisolar.com/
4. BIOENERGY
Bioenergy is one of many diverse resources available to help meet our demand for energy. It is a form of renewable energy that is derived from recently living organic materials known as biomass, which can be used to produce transportation fuels, heat, electricity, and products.
BENEFITS OF A ROBUST BIOENERGY INDUSTRY
Abundant and renewable bioenergy can contribute to a more secure, sustainable, and economically sound future by:
Supplying domestic clean energy sources
Reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil
Generating U.S. jobs
Revitalizing rural economies.
The U.S. Department of Energy's 2016 Billion-Ton Report: Advancing Domestic Resources for a Thriving Bioeconomy concluded that the United States has the potential to produce 1 billion dry tons of non-food biomass resources annually by 2040 and still meet demands for food, feed, and fiber. One billion tons of biomass could:
Produce up to 50 billion gallons of biofuels
Yield 50 billion pounds of bio-based chemicals and bioproducts
Generate 85 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to power 7 million households
Contribute 1.1 million jobs to the U.S. economy
Keep $260 billion in the United States
Read the full article here: https://www.energy.gov/
5. HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ENGINES
Over the last century, the automotive industry has often relied on fossil fuels and internal combustion engine (ICE) technologies. The energy density of petroleum fuels is high, which is essential for increasing the on-board storage capacity and extending the vehicle driving range. They are also inexpensive to fabricate, simple to handle, and quick to refill; in addition, internal combustion engines (ICEs) are affordable to construct. However, current road vehicles emit a significant amount of CO2 and other pollutants that decrease air quality. The automotive sector has experienced significant pressure to decrease emissions from automobiles and other vehicles [1]. Automobiles consume up to 40% of all fossil fuels used in the transportation industry [2]. Oil and gas are the most significant contributors to the global balance of primary energy sources, accounting for more than 84% of total global production. Oil contributes to 33% of total energy use, and approximately 65% of that amount is spent on transportation [3].
Greenhouse gases are released by many human activities, including construction projects, which lift them as heat-absorbing clouds into the air. Once this process occurs, the Earth's temperature will increase, and our atmosphere will subsequently be more disturbed [4]. Fossil fuels are being gradually replaced in the energy mix with clean, renewable alternatives. Hydrogen is a future energy source that might replace fossil fuels [5]. Two fundamental challenges are confronting humanity: climate change and the energy issue. Regrettably, a non-renewable source such as oil-based fuels is still the dominant energy source globally, contributing to environmental pollution and climate change [6]. Automobiles are one of the most common products that rely on fossil fuels. As a result, the automotive sector of most countries is progressively using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels to transition to eco-friendly vehicles, resulting in a surge in product development of new renewable energy techniques. In fact, the energy density of FCs is higher than that of conventional energy devices; FCs are well suited for long-distance transportation, and these advantages will encourage FC vehicle development. Table 1 and the Ragone plot shown in Fig. 1 compare the key new energy technologies, such as fuel cells (FCs), batteries, and solar cells.
Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/
6. WATER-POWERED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
The use of hydrogen gas as a substitute for petrol has been experimented lately. The chemistry investigator Derek P. Gregory is cited as believing that hydrogen is the ideal fuel in not just one sense. Hydrogen combustion produces steam as its only residue, a decisive advantage over contaminating conventional fuels such as petrol and coal. Unfortunately, hydrogen hardly exists on earth in its natural free form but only combined in chemical compounds, from which it must be extracted using complicated, expensive and often hazardous industrial processes. In addition, if this obstacle were overcome, it would still be necesary to transport and store the hydrogen in service stations and moreover find a safe and practical way of loading and storing it in motor vehicles. Mercedes-Benz for one is experimenting with a vehicle equipped with a special tank for storing hydrogen gas and means for supplying the gas to the injection system, instead of the conventional petrol tank and circuit, without however yet achieving a satisfactory degree of safety and cost-efficiency. The use of dry hydrogen gas as a propellant has heretofore been found to produce a generally uncontrolled ignition, a large temperature excursion upwards which proved too distructive for the chamber walls. The engine life was limited to less than 10,000 km (about 6,000 miles)
Read the full article here: patents.google.com
7. WATER-POWERED STEAM ENGINES
The energy conservation and emissions reduction of engines have attracted many scholars worldwide. Numerous technologies such as turbocharger miniaturization technology, rankine cycle utilization, and thermochemical recovery of waste heat have been developed to improve the efficiency of engines. Compared to water injection, steam injection can recover waste heat from exhaust gas and used it as a working medium to produce power. Recently, the steam utilization method has been proposed to improve engine efficiency and reduce emissions.
Two kinds of steam utilization modes were investigated by researchers. One method is that steam inject into cylinder to affect the combustion process of fuels, such as intake manifold steam injection (IMSI) and in-cylinder direct steam injection (CDSI). Another method is that the injection steam used as working medium to produce output power. Usually, different steam utilization modes have varying influence on the combustion and emissions characteristics of engines.
Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/
8. AEROGEL PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION
Thermally Insulate and Receive Fire Protection Benefits in One system. Engineers working in refineries, petrochemical plants and LNG facilities are often presented with the complex task of providing both thermal and fire protection to assets located in fire rated areas of their plants. Traditional cementitious fireproofing involves a time-consuming installation process and can be easily damaged during coating or inspection.
Our Pyrogel® XTF and Cryogel® Z flexible aerogel blanket insulation provides exceptional passive fire protection and superior thermal performance in an easy to install, lightweight format.
Corrosion Under Fireproofing (CUF) is often a concern for facility operators as cement-based products do not allow water vapor to escape. Hydrophobic and breathable, Pyrogel XTF keeps underlying assets drier for longer, providing superior corrosion defense and maintaining process conditions even in the harshest of environments.
With more asset coverage per man hour, especially on large-bore piping, vessels and skirts, Pyrogel XTF supports a faster return to service. It can be applied in all weather conditions and requires no cure time, providing immediate protection of assets.
Our flexible blanket format allows for quick removal and reinstallation during inspection events, saving facilities from having to repurchase the insulation and fireproofing. By eliminating the wait time for cement type fireproofing to cure, revenue producing units can return to service more quickly, providing additional value to their facilities.
Tested to the most stringent fire-protection standards, Pyrogel XTF delivers hydrocarbon pool-fire protection for up to 4 hours, and jet fire protection up to 2 hours. It can also be used to meet the requirements of API 521 for the sizing of pressure relief systems.
Read full article here: https://www.aerogel.com/
These are just some of the green technologies that have interesting potential to revolutionize people's quality of life. Some of these technologies are actually being suppressed to protect the interest of corporations that are threatened by these technological developments. However I believe that these kinds of projects must receive proper support and funding from the government in order to hit the mainstream.
The development of green technologies can lead to improved living conditions and enhanced quality of life. Sustainable urban planning, energy-efficient buildings, and smart infrastructure systems not only minimize environmental impact but also optimize resource consumption, leading to cost savings and enhanced livability. Access to clean energy and sustainable technologies can uplift marginalized communities, bridge the energy divide, and provide equal opportunities for all.
In conclusion, the use of green technologies presents a transformative opportunity to address the pressing challenges of climate change, foster economic growth, and enhance the well-being of societies worldwide. by embracing innovation, investing in research and development, and prioritizing sustainable practices, we can pave the way for a future that harmonizes human progress with the preservation of our planets precious resources. The time has come for a concerted effort to leverage the power of green technologies and shape a sustainable and prosperous world for generations to come.
Thank you,
Jorge Zavala
Presidential Candidate
