[USA] Could the algae on Lake Menomin make biofuel? That is the question some University of Wisconsin-Stout students looked at as Continue reading UW-Stout students study possible use of lake algae for biofuel
Category Archives: R&D in algal biofuels
Research into algae for the mass-production of oil focuses mainly on microalgae, including the diatoms and cyanobacteria as opposed to macroalgae, such as seaweed.
Research underway to produce biodiesel from biowaste
[India] Depleting levels of fossil fuels and air pollution are a major concern for environmentalists around the world and a lot of Continue reading Research underway to produce biodiesel from biowaste
Impinging jet mixers are applied to bio-crude harvesting from algae
[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
Algal biofuel: the long road to commercial viability
[Global] The green technology sector has fallen out of love with algae as a feedstock for biofuel production, but there is hope yet for Continue reading Algal biofuel: the long road to commercial viability
Adesalu: How biodiesel produced from microalgae was used in vulcaniser engine
[Nigeria] Biodiesel production from microalgae is a prominent technology in renewable energy generation. In this interview, Continue reading Adesalu: How biodiesel produced from microalgae was used in vulcaniser engine
Scientists produce designer triacylglycerols in industrial microalgae
[China] The main constituents of vegetable oil in plants and fats in animals and humans are the molecules of triacylglycerol (TAG). Continue reading Scientists produce designer triacylglycerols in industrial microalgae
Utah scientists developed new technique to extract fuel from algae
[USA] Researchers at the University of Utah recently published a paper describing new technology that will make the development of Continue reading Utah scientists developed new technique to extract fuel from algae
Biosynthesis of triacylglycerol molecules in industrial microalgae
[China] Researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences found two novel fatty acid-preferring enzymes that discriminate individual Continue reading Biosynthesis of triacylglycerol molecules in industrial microalgae
Researchers find way to turn algae into fuel
[USA] Biofuel experts have been working to find an economically-viable way to turn algae into biocrude oil to power various types of Continue reading Researchers find way to turn algae into fuel
Montana State University seeks algae biofuel research breakthrough
[USA] Montana State University researchers are exploring a potential breakthrough in producing biofuel from algae. Continue reading Montana State University seeks algae biofuel research breakthrough