The Xinao Group and Shanghai Communications University jointly set up the Clean Energy Research Centre that was officially established on the 16th. The research center will focus on the research and applications of clean alternative energy sources: dimethyl ether (DME). At the same time, Xinao Group will also build a DME fuel station on the Shanghai Communications University campus and provide free bus fuel, according to Xinhua Net.
DME is an important chemical raw material that can be used in chemical synthesis; and could also serve as a supplementary fuel for motor fuel and civilian gas. Because of its unique advantages, DME is an important clean energy, an alternative to diesel and liquefied petroleum gas for industrial and civilian fuels; and can effectively reduce environmental pollution and resolve environmental problems triggered by the development of the petrochemical industry.
In early 2007, the Xinao Group and Shanghai Communications University have reached a clean energy strategic cooperation agreement: by effectively integrating their own respective resource advantages, they can jointly create a new pattern of energy research, development, and application. In 2007, the Xinao Group built the world's first commercial operation motor vehicle DME station in Shanghai.
By People's Daily OnlineAuthor：china sci Time：2144-07-01 From：china daily
