[Global] To confront global warming, climate changes and a potential energy shortage, biodiesel received increasing interest as a substitute Continue reading Zhu: Lipid-extracted microalgal biomass waste for biogas
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J. Craig Venter Institute-led team awarded 5-year, $10.7 M grant
[USA] Scientists, led by the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), a not-for-profit genomic research organization, were recently awarded a Continue reading J. Craig Venter Institute-led team awarded 5-year, $10.7 M grant
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
How accumulation of lipids can help combat salinity in microalgae species
[India] Unicellular microalgae cells living in freshwater sources are constantly exposed to stimuli and stresses of all kinds, be it changes Continue reading How accumulation of lipids can help combat salinity in microalgae species
Pretreated algal bloom could be food for useful microalgae, shows study
[India] Chlorella pyrenoidosa is a type of freshwater algae found around the world. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine Continue reading Pretreated algal bloom could be food for useful microalgae, shows study
ExxonMobil in algae technology win
[USA] ExxonMobil and Californian biofuels partner Synthetic Genomics have claimed a breakthrough in joint research that Continue reading ExxonMobil in algae technology win
LSC students, faculty work with algae to create powerful lipid
[USA] While two students at Lone Star College-Montgomery hoped their stress conditions on algae would create higher lipid function, Continue reading LSC students, faculty work with algae to create powerful lipid
PHYCO2, MSU make wastewater reusable through pure algae growth
[USA] PHYCO2 LLC, an emerging algae production, waste water treatment and carbon dioxide sequestration company, announced Continue reading PHYCO2, MSU make wastewater reusable through pure algae growth
South Korean scientists develop technology to produce plastics with algae blooms
[South Korea] A group of South Korean scientists has developed an eco-friendly technology to manufacture hazard-free plastics with Continue reading South Korean scientists develop technology to produce plastics with algae blooms
Algae discovery offers potential for sustainable biofuels
[USA] James Umen, PhD, associate member at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and colleagues have discovered a way to make algae Continue reading Algae discovery offers potential for sustainable biofuels