[USA] Microalgae have been investigated as a source of “bio-crude” — fatty acid molecules (lipids) that can be refined into renewable Continue reading Impinging jet mixers are applied to bio-crude harvesting from algae
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University of Michigan researchers study problems holding back algal biofuel
[USA] For years, scientists have been developing ways to put algae in your gas tank. It works, but we’re still a long way from buying algal Continue reading University of Michigan researchers study problems holding back algal biofuel
Philip Pienkos: New algae biofuel production method could someday compete with petroleum
[USA] We are more than ten years into the second stage of R&D applied to large scale cultivation of microalgae for biofuels and other Continue reading Philip Pienkos: New algae biofuel production method could someday compete with petroleum
In growing algae for biofuels, it matters who used the water last
[USA] Health food enthusiasts routinely shell out over US$30 per pound for dried algae powder to whip up green smoothies to fuel Continue reading In growing algae for biofuels, it matters who used the water last
ExxonMobil expands research centre advancing algae biofuel and carbon capture technologies
[USA] ExxonMobil has broken ground on the expansion of its research facility in Clinton, N.J., a key centre of innovation that Continue reading ExxonMobil expands research centre advancing algae biofuel and carbon capture technologies
Bioreactors on a chip renew promises for algal biofuels
[USA] For over a decade, companies have promised a future of renewable fuel from algae. Investors interested in moving the world Continue reading Bioreactors on a chip renew promises for algal biofuels
Algae – the energy resource of the future?
[Germany] Algae have huge industrial potential. In future, the ‘green gold’ could be an energy resource. Scientists are working on making Continue reading Algae – the energy resource of the future?
High school student interviews PNNL scientists about their work on algae biofuel
[USA] In this episode of STEM Flicks, Delta High School student Esmeralda Rodriguez talks with PNNL scientists about their work Continue reading High school student interviews PNNL scientists about their work on algae biofuel
Russian scientists use mass spectrometry to determine Spirulina’s biofuel composition
[Russia] Scientists have used high-resolution mass spectrometry to determine the composition of a biofuel obtained from the Continue reading Russian scientists use mass spectrometry to determine Spirulina’s biofuel composition
How do algae biofuels compare to diesel in real engines?
[Cuba, Belgium] Scientists put algae biodiesel blends and plain diesel fuel to the test in real engines to compare their efficiency and Continue reading How do algae biofuels compare to diesel in real engines?