Microalgal triacylglycerols (TAGs) are one of the most promising feedstocks for biofuel production. By systematically analyzing the lipid accumulation and metabolic mechanism of microalgae, the Metabolomics Group in Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) achieved the Continue reading Simultaneous Accumulation of Neutral Lipids and Biomass in Microalgae
Daily Archives: June 16, 2015
Natura and Solazyme Announce Sales Agreement for Microalgae Oil
SÃO PAULO, June 9th 2015 – Natura Cosméticos S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: NATU3) one of Latin America’s largest cosmetics and personal care products company, and Solazyme, Inc. (NASDAQ: SZYM), a renewable oils and ingredients company, Continue reading Natura and Solazyme Announce Sales Agreement for Microalgae Oil
Authorities in Almería attempt to kill off seaweed which threatens posidonia
Attempts are being made of the coast off the Cabo de Gata headland in the province of Almería (Andalucía) to prevent the spread of an invasive green seaweed species which goes by the scientific name of Caulerpa cylindracea.
The method being employed by the Continue reading Authorities in Almería attempt to kill off seaweed which threatens posidonia
That dark mass floating on the ocean’s surface isn't oil, it's kelp
I met a young man recently who was interested in finding out more about that “weird-colored stuff” he noticed offshore. He wondered whether it was patches of crude oil from the Refugio beach oil spill. Continue reading That dark mass floating on the ocean’s surface isn't oil, it's kelp