Turning Wastewater Ino Energy May 8, 2008

Turning wastewater into energy will be the topic of discussion at the next Nano Lunch on Thursday May 8. The lunchtime forum, sponsored by the Clean Tech Institute and the International Association of Nanotechnology, will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at 1290 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose.

Guest speaker Dr. Charles Zhou, co-founder of Quantum Intelligence and CASCADE Clean Energy, will outline a new method used to recover energy from wastewater using Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) technology. CASCADE stands for Computer-Assisted Strain Construction and Development Engineering. It chooses smart, metabolic-efficient microorganisms, such as, electrogenic bacteria that converts organic matter in wastewater to electricity and clean water in terms of reducing biochemical oxygen demand.

Dr. Zhou has successfully managed more than 30 IBM business partners across industries at IBM data management marketing organization. He co-founded Quantum Intelligence, Inc. which offers business solutions for the Department of Defense. CASCADE Clean Energy is a spin off from a former Bio-defense program granted to Quantum Intelligence.

An overview of clean tech and nanotech training programs offered by the California Institute of Nanotechnology will also be presented, as well as financing and scholarship information. Networking opportunities will take place before and after the presentation.

Networking will be held from 11:30 a.m.-noon, with the program being held from noon-1:30 p.m. Cost is $10/non-members; free to members. Register online now at http://ianano.org/Nanolunch.htm. Call (408) 280-6222 for more information.

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