Breakthrough offers worldwide solution to global warming
The technological breakthrough which the world scientific and health communities have been desperately seeking to
solve the problem of green house gases and global warming was unveiled by Robert R. Holcomb, M.D., Ph.D., an
assistant professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, before an audience of New Zealand government,
business and environmental leaders.
Dr Holcomb announced for the first time a revolutionary new technology, Electron Stream Carbon Dioxide Reduction
(ESCO2R) commonly called the Carbon Dioxide Converter that goes to the heart of the current environmental
problem.
"The scientific community has been focusing its attention on chemistry-based solutions to the overwhelming problem of
global warming and hazardous carbon dioxide emissions," said Dr Holcomb. "The unique technology of the Carbon Dioxide
Converter permanently splits the molecular structure of carbon dioxide into its basic elements -- carbon and oxygen."
This converter functions in a similar way for other toxic greenhouse gases such as sulphur dioxide, the major cause
of acid rain. This proprietary technology uses a patented and patent pending closed loop system that burns any fossil
or carbon based fuel with zero harmful emissions. These fuels include coal, oil, gas and any biomass including waste
and landfills. A significant by-product of this process is carbon black, which is used in the production of tires,
printing ink and as a pigment for plastics.
Joining Dr Holcomb at the announcement was John Small, Ph.D., Head of the Economics Department of Auckland
University, who presented the findings of his independent study on the economic impact of Dr Holcomb’s
discovery for New Zealand and the world.
Dr Small estimates that the global economic benefit arising from using the technology for coal-fired electricity
generation at between $ 134 and 347 bn (US 2004), with mid-range deployment assumptions implying a benefit of $ 223
bn.
"The economic implications of Dr Holcomb's breakthrough are profound for the New Zealand and world environment,
health and economy," said Dr Small. "The efficacy of the ESCO2R process has been independently reviewed and verified
by the renowned global engineering firm of Black & Veatch. The Black & Veatch report found "the
demonstrations observed provided convincing data that indicated carbon dioxide generated during the combustion of the
coal was converted back into carbon and oxygen by the CO2 Converter. This was clearly indicated by calibrated,
reliable gas analysis equipment."
Holcomb Scientific (New Zealand) and Holcomb Scientific Creations (US) are research and development organizations
which foster reliable and cost effective strategies for the global energy supply and environmental quality. Dr
Holcomb intends to further his research in New Zealand and in the US to commercialise this technology.
Dr Robert R. Holcomb has served for more than the past decade on the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine on
faculty in the Departments of Neurology and Paediatrics (Nashville, Tennessee, USA). He has developed a wide range of
environmentally friendly products, processes and devices, including a wood treatment to prevent insect infestation,
add fire retardancy and increase wood strength.
Dr Holcomb is also responsible for creating a coal treatment to significantly reduce environmental pollutant
emissions, fuel enhancement products for greater efficiency and reduced emissions and water filtration devices.
ESCO2R is designed to work in conjunction with the coal treatment and fuel enhancement products.
Dr Holcomb lectures around the globe on his medical and non-medical technology breakthroughs. He has published
abstracts and articles in medical and scientific journals around the world, including in such prestigious
publications as The Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, Paediatric Neurology, Environmental Medicine and
Bioelectromagnetics.
