allotropic forms of Carbon (Diamond and Graphite) Graphite and Diamond both are formed from carbon (two allotropic forms of carbon). Though they have similar constituent element‚ they differ a lot in their properties. Diamond is a good thermal conductor but a bad electrical conductor‚ while graphite is a bad thermal conductor but a good electrical conductor. This is one example of their property difference. The difference in their properties arises because of different arrangement of carbon atoms present
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Carbon-14 Dating: an Invaluable Yardstick in the Chronology of Humans Archeologists use many methods to analyze data from the past. One scientific tool they use is to analyze the radioactive decay of chemical elements found in plant and animal remains‚ pottery‚ and even in rocks. Radiocarbon dating‚ also known as carbon-14 dating‚ has been one of the most important radioisotope dating methods used. This scientific tool‚ which was first developed by Willard F. Libby in the late 1940s‚ has significantly
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Chapter 4 Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life Lecture Outline Overview: Carbon – The Backbone of Biological Molecules * Although cells are 70–95% water‚ the rest consists mostly of carbon-based compounds. * Carbon is unparalleled in its ability to form large‚ complex‚ and diverse molecules. * Carbon accounts for the diversity of biological molecules and has made possible the great diversity of living things. * Proteins‚ DNA‚ carbohydrates‚ and other molecules that
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on Reducing Logistics Carbon Emissions What is Carbon Emissions? Carbon Emissions is the release of Carbon into the atmosphere. Carbon is released by the transport sector; by the manufacturing processes; and by the heating‚ cooling‚ and electricity for buildings. Carbon Emissions to the atmosphere is mainly from the burning of fossil fuels. The release of carbon is measured in metric tons. What is impact of Carbon Emissions on climate change? The emission of carbon to the atmosphere results
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CARBON TAX ON TOURISM CARBON TAX The tax levied on the carbon content of fuels is known as the carbon tax. Carbon tax is a type of carbon pricing. Fuels like coal‚ petroleum and natural gas release carbon dioxide (CO2) when they are burnt. This tax has been introduced to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions. These taxes can be regressive tax‚ in which they may affect low income groups directly or indirectly. This regressive impact on carbon taxes can be addressed by using the tax revenues to
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seetha_lexmy@hotmail.com‚ ganesan_711@yahoo.co.in Abstract This paper deals with the trends in carbon trade in the global market as well as in India. Not limiting itself with studying the economic impact of carbon trade‚ the paper also goes on to understand its ecological implications. The paper also reviews the pricing and accounting of carbon credits and its implications. The trends indicate that carbon trade has been increasing over the years. However‚ the project based transactions such as Clean
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Cardon Neutrality‚ defined- “a transparent process of calculating emissions‚ reducing those emissions and offsetting residual emissions –net carbon emissions equal zero” ‚ is very much achievable‚ but there are huge obstacles that need to be overcome if one is to achieve it‚ as large interests wish to keep us dependent on fossil fuels‚ and important policy makers worry about productivity. Some countries are huge produces or investors in fossil fuel. Larger developed countries who are large
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Carbon nanotube 1 Carbon nanotube Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon with a cylindrical nanostructure. Nanotubes have been constructed with [1] length-to-diameter ratio of up to 132‚000‚000:1‚ significantly larger than for any other material. These cylindrical carbon molecules have unusual properties‚ which are valuable for nanotechnology‚ electronics‚ optics and other fields of materials science and technology. In particular‚ owing to their extraordinary thermal conductivity
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Autocomposites Workshop Kickstarting the widespread adoption of automotive carbon fiber composites 7‚8‚9 November 2012 Troy‚ MI 1 AUTOCOMPOSITES PROJECT OVERVIEW & FAQ AUTOMOTIVE CARBON FIBER INDUSTRY CONTEXT CHALLENGES TO WIDESPREAD IMPLEMENTATION MANUFACTURING INNOVATION DESIGN & ANALYSIS ENHANCEMENT LIFECYCLE CONSIDERATIONS APPROACH TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES 2 Overview Lightweight Autocomposites Summary RMI is committed to reducing U.S. oil dependence and enhancing
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CARBON CREDIT MANAGEMENT IN INDIA ABSTRACT The phenomenon of change in atmospheric conditions due to air polluting gases is called as global warming. Carbon-dioxide is one of the Green House Gases causing global warming. Green House Gases also includes some other gases like methane‚ hydrofluoric carbon etc. Since 19th century’s industrial revolution till today emission of Green House Gases into the environment has increased tremendously due to the impact of intense industrialization. Currently
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