[Japan] Photosynthesis, the process by which some organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy, is well known. But, it is a Continue reading New study on a recently discovered chlorophyll molecule could be key to better solar cells
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Does Exxon know something about biofuel that its peers don’t?
[Global] Oil price has been reporting on the long, drawn-out death of the dream of algal biofuel for years. A field once crowded with Continue reading Does Exxon know something about biofuel that its peers don’t?
Most efficient source of fuel may be tiniest organism
[USA] Algae often gets a bad rap — for creating dead zones in the ocean and toxic pond scum when the “wrong” algae blooms. But it Continue reading Most efficient source of fuel may be tiniest organism
The time is now for edible packaging
[UK] As tired runners passed mile 23 of the London Marathon in April, volunteers wearing blue plastic gloves offered them squishy, Continue reading The time is now for edible packaging
Scotland sees potential in seaweed feed
{UK] A UK feed project, being carried out through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), is aiming to pinpoint the ideal seaweeds Continue reading Scotland sees potential in seaweed feed
The myth of algae biofuels
[USA] In 2017, ExxonMobil announced an intriguing energy innovation: In partnership with biotech company Synthetic Continue reading The myth of algae biofuels
Hypergiant is using AI and algae to take on climate change
[USA] Algae, that green scum often seen on the surface of ponds, and credited with harmful ocean algal blooms that kill ocean life Continue reading Hypergiant is using AI and algae to take on climate change
Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta
[USA] Amidst the growing awareness about our planet’s climate crisis, there is now a burgeoning need for more sustainable food Continue reading Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta
Scientists spin yarn from crab-shell and seaweed compounds
[Brazil] Biobased fibers made from renewable sources could be useful for a variety of applications, including textiles or medical Continue reading Scientists spin yarn from crab-shell and seaweed compounds
Enriching seaweed industry thru S&T
[Philippines] Seaweed farming has long been the source of income of most farmers living along the coastal areas of the Philippines. Continue reading Enriching seaweed industry thru S&T