Former U.S. Army Captain and Truman Project Executive Director Mike Breen addressed the 2014 Algae Biomass Summit October 1, highlighting the role that advanced biofuels, like algae, can play in strengthening our national security. Continue reading Former U.S. Army Captain and Truman Project Executive Director Mike Breen addressed the 2014 Algae Biomass Summit
Daily Archives: October 3, 2014
ABO awards six student researchers
Six student scientists were presented with the third annual Young Algae Researcher Awards for their contributions to fields of algae biology and engineering at the 2014 Algae Biomass Summit in San Diego. Continue reading ABO awards six student researchers
Antibacterial material made with algae
Consumers concerned about the safety of silver ions in antibacterial and odor-free clothing will soon have a proven safe alternative thanks to ultra-thin thread and a substance found naturally in red algae. The use of silver ions for antibacterial textiles has been a matter of debate worldwide.
Sweden’s national agency for chemical Continue reading Antibacterial material made with algae
Algae bloom forces ban on mussel picking in Taw and Torridge Estuary
A temporary ban has been issued on harvesting mussels from the Taw and Torridge Estuary after warm water temperatures have led to an algae bloom.
Suppliers are asking customers to ‘be Continue reading Algae bloom forces ban on mussel picking in Taw and Torridge Estuary
Treatment plant scrutinized for algae growth in Rogue River
Medford’s wastewater treatment plant is considered a likely — but not necessarily the only — source of nutrients that are harming water insects and causing unhealthy algae growth in the Rogue River immediately downstream of the plant’s outflow and elsewhere in the Continue reading Treatment plant scrutinized for algae growth in Rogue River
Algae’s role in sustainable agriculture explored
MADURAI: The two-day national seminar on algae for sustainable agricultural production held at the Agriculture College and Research Institute, Madurai of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) discussed the many roles of algae in agriculture. Continue reading Algae’s role in sustainable agriculture explored
US DOE announces up to $25M to reduce costs of algal biofuels
[USA] In support of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the U.S. Department of Energy announced on Sept. 30 up Continue reading US DOE announces up to $25M to reduce costs of algal biofuels