[DeTomaso] cool...well maybe

[Larry - Ohio Time]

Because of its sweet flavor and aroma, thousands of wild animals, pets and
children are poisoned by drinking automotive antifreeze/coolant every year.
Its particularly nasty ingredient is ethylene glycol, which affects the
central nervous system, heart and kidneys to the point that it can
ultimately prove lethal. Now, however, scientists from Colorado-based ACTA
Technology, Inc. have replaced the ethylene glycol with another compound
that's not only safe, but that also improves the performance of the
antifreeze.
Led by ACTA founder Prof. Edward V. Clancy, the researchers looked to
propylene glycol as the substitute. It's safe to consume, and is already
used to absorb moisture and stabilize mixtures in foods such as frostings
and artificial sweeteners. It's also utilized in coolant for industrial
machinery, in settings where poisonous substances are an absolute no-no
(such as food-processing facilities).
Because of its thick consistency, however, propylene glycol in its pure form
wouldn't work well in cars. It wouldn't be as efficient a coolant as the
runnier ethylene glycol, so much more of it would be needed to have the same
effect.
In order to get around that problem, the scientists thinned it with water
and they added pyrogenic metal oxide nanoparticles. Not only should the
resulting liquid still be safe to consume, but it's also 60 percent more
efficient than traditional antifreeze at transferring heat. That boost in
performance is mainly due to the increased surface area offered by the
particles.
"Because ACTA's patented propylene glycol/water mixture with our additive
increases the heat transfer of the flow systems, vehicle manufacturers could
make these systems smaller," said Clancy. "A smaller radiator would result
in a lighter car, thereby increasing fuel economy and cutting emissions."
ACTA plans on first marketing the product to the food processing industry,
as vehicle manufacturers would have to redesign their cooling systems in
order to accommodate it. It's expected to be available within one year.
Source: American Chemical Society
<https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2015/march/food-a
dditive-could-serve-as-a-safer-more-environmentally-friendly-antifreeze.html
> 
 
Larry (just the messenger) - Cleveland
 
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   Because of its sweet flavor and aroma, thousands of wild animals, pets
   and children are poisoned by drinking automotive antifreeze/coolant
   every year. Its particularly nasty ingredient is ethylene glycol, which
   affects the central nervous system, heart and kidneys to the point that
   it can ultimately prove lethal. Now, however, scientists from
   Colorado-based ACTA Technology, Inc. have replaced the ethylene glycol
   with another compound that's not only safe, but that also improves the
   performance of the antifreeze.

   Led by ACTA founder Prof. Edward V. Clancy, the researchers looked to
   propylene glycol as the substitute. It's safe to consume, and is
   already used to absorb moisture and stabilize mixtures in foods such as
   frostings and artificial sweeteners. It's also utilized in coolant for
   industrial machinery, in settings where poisonous substances are an
   absolute no-no (such as food-processing facilities).

   Because of its thick consistency, however, propylene glycol in its pure
   form wouldn't work well in cars. It wouldn't be as efficient a coolant
   as the runnier ethylene glycol, so much more of it would be needed to
   have the same effect.

   In order to get around that problem, the scientists thinned it with
   water and they added pyrogenic metal oxide nanoparticles. Not only
   should the resulting liquid still be safe to consume, but it's also 60
   percent more efficient than traditional antifreeze at transferring
   heat. That boost in performance is mainly due to the increased surface
   area offered by the particles.

   "Because ACTA's patented propylene glycol/water mixture with our
   additive increases the heat transfer of the flow systems, vehicle
   manufacturers could make these systems smaller," said Clancy. "A
   smaller radiator would result in a lighter car, thereby increasing fuel
   economy and cutting emissions."

   ACTA plans on first marketing the product to the food processing
   industry, as vehicle manufacturers would have to redesign their cooling
   systems in order to accommodate it. It's expected to be available
   within one year.

   Source: [1]American Chemical Society


   Larry (just the messenger) - Cleveland

References

   1. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2015/march/food-additive-could-serve-as-a-safer-more-environmentally-friendly-antifreeze.html