There exsists a microbe inside turmites that digests "woody" substances and produces HYDROGEN.
The Mid-west is an entire region full of grass, corn, and left-overs of that nature as a source to feed these microbs.
2006-06-19 13:37:16 · 4 answers · asked by leathalbandit 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
I don't think termites produce significant quantities of H2... you would need trillions of mites. secondly, you would need to house the mites in vessels that can separate H2 out of pure air, a very difficult process. Currently, electrolysis is more effective in terms of H2 production. If you could develop an effective process of H2 recovery from termites, your idea just might work.
2006-06-19 13:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Devon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think that it is very noble of you to suggest such a plan.
However, it is sad that this world at the present moment do not accomodate such ideas. There is a possiblilty of obtaining hydrogen from such a venture, on the same level as we use yeast to make alcohol.
A smart idea but not what the oil companies would like, and perhaps other vested interest.
2006-06-19 14:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Prosper O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think that idea will work, why not make a profit?
2006-06-19 13:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah RighT! LOL
2006-06-20 04:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by dipper8550 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋