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Company Carbon

Activated Carbon Material

A professor of Chemical Engineering at New Mexico State University[NMSU] has patented a process whereby pecan shells are transformed into activated carbon. In laboratory tests, the activated carbon is three times more effective in removing metals from water than existing technology. Proper application of the technology could turn a cost center (disposing shells) into profit center (water filtration and metal recovery) for pecan growers. The Arrowhead Center has developed a business plan for this new venture.

 

Company UAV

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NMSU and the Physical Science Laboratory (PSL) have developed international recognition in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) certification approaches. As UAVs continue to mature, public interest is maintained, applications increase, and the civil and commercial markets continue to emerge. This view is held by Frost and Sullivan and other aviation market analysts. NMSU/PSL is positioned to become an FAA "certification center" for UAVs in the future. Federal and commercial funds have been used to develop expertise and conduct visibility enhancement for NMSU/PSL. New Congressional funds will greatly increase NMSU's role in UAV validation and verification.