[USA] A diverse mix of species improves the stability and fuel-oil yield of algal biofuel systems, as well as their resistance to invasion Continue reading Large outdoor study shows biodiversity improves stability of algal biofuel systems
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Algal biofuel production is neither environmentally nor commercially sustainable
[Global] Modern biofuels have been touted as a greener alternative to petrol and diesel since the early 1900s. It seems like a good idea Continue reading Algal biofuel production is neither environmentally nor commercially sustainable
ANL analysis shows GHG reduction potential of algae fractionation
[USA] A new analysis from Argonne National Laboratory, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, Continue reading ANL analysis shows GHG reduction potential of algae fractionation
Algae raceway test facility solves demand for clean energy
[USA] In a twist of geometry, an oval can make a line. The new algae raceway testing facility at Sandia National Laboratories may be oval in shape, but it paves a direct path between laboratory research and solving the demand for clean energy. Continue reading Algae raceway test facility solves demand for clean energy
Science on the Hill: Driving toward an algae-powered future
[USA] We can all thank algae for the air we breathe. These amazing — and amazingly prolific — photosynthetic microorganisms began pumping oxygen into Earth’s atmosphere more than a billion years ago. Continue reading Science on the Hill: Driving toward an algae-powered future
A carbon-neutral fuel alternative
[USA] As early as the 1950s, researchers were looking at algae for methane gas production. The algae was grown on rooftops of Massachusetts Institute Technology (MIT). Continue reading A carbon-neutral fuel alternative
EU-funded demo plants show potential of algae as sustainable energy source
[EU] The BIOFAT project – which runs until April 2016 – has confirmed algae’s potential as a sustainable source of biofuel and bio-products with low greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading EU-funded demo plants show potential of algae as sustainable energy source
Select breeding of algae could replace fossil fuels: Simon Takouridis
[Australia] Global demand for oil could be satisfied by introducing algae farms across an area equivalent to the size of South Australia, according to University of Melbourne PhD student Simon Takouridis. Continue reading Select breeding of algae could replace fossil fuels: Simon Takouridis
Study shows enormous bioenergy potential in Australia, while country’s climate ambition remains non-existent
[Australia] A recently published study entitled “Hybrid life-cycle assessment of algal biofuel production” assesses the economic viability of algae biofuel production in Australia. Continue reading Study shows enormous bioenergy potential in Australia, while country’s climate ambition remains non-existent
EnAlgae nearing completion of Algal Innovation Centre
[UK] EnAlgae has announced that colleagues from Cambridge University, in the UK, are nearing completion on their new Algal Innovation Centre, with construction on the project expected to be complete sometime in October 2015. Continue reading EnAlgae nearing completion of Algal Innovation Centre