[UK] Dr Antonio Del Rio Chanona from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London is working on a new, rapid Continue reading Imperial academic discusses his work on algae fuel factories
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Fast, low energy, and continuous biofuel production from microalgae
[Japan] As an alternative to liquid fossil fuels, biodiesel extracted from microalgae is an increasingly important part of the bioenergy Continue reading Fast, low energy, and continuous biofuel production from microalgae
Genome sequence of fuel-producing alga Botryococcus braunii announced
[USA] The genome of the fuel-producing green microalga Botryococcus braunii has been sequenced by a team of researchers Continue reading Genome sequence of fuel-producing alga Botryococcus braunii announced
Discovery of enzyme from algae leads scientists further down path to pumping oil from plants
[USA] An enzyme responsible for making hydrocarbons has been discovered by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists studying a common green microalga called Botryococcus braunii. Continue reading Discovery of enzyme from algae leads scientists further down path to pumping oil from plants
Indian army goes green, to produce biofuel for battle tanks
[India] A scientist from Tamil Nadu is playing a key role in what is seen as a major eco-friendly step towards the use of renewable energy in the country with the Indian Army, Continue reading Indian army goes green, to produce biofuel for battle tanks
Fermentalg announces healthy finance update, New CFO
[France] French company Fermentalg has announced operating income of €0.7m for the first half of 2015, on the same day as introducing its new Chief Financial Officer Andrew Echatti. Continue reading Fermentalg announces healthy finance update, New CFO
IHI Corp's algae Botryococcus proves a promising source of biofuel
[Japan] IHI Corp. says it has been able to grow Botryococcus, a strain of algae that can deliver more than 50 percent of its dry weight in oil, easily in an outdoor environment, media reports. Continue reading IHI Corp's algae Botryococcus proves a promising source of biofuel
Algae is future fuel for thought for big business and government
[Japan] When scientists huddle around the viridian-colored pool of water and gaze into its depths, they predict a bright, greener future for the world. Continue reading Algae is future fuel for thought for big business and government
Largest Botryococcus farm in Japan to become commercial soon
Tokyo, February 5, 2015 – IHI Corporation (HQ.: Toyosu Tokyo, Pres.: Tamotsu Saito), Kobe University (Loc: Kobe, Hyogo Pres.: Hideki Fukuda), and Neo-Morgan Laboratory Incorporated (HQ: Kawasaki, Kanagawa, CEO: Tomohiro Fujita), are pleased to Continue reading Largest Botryococcus farm in Japan to become commercial soon
Researchers believe the slimy substance could one day power cars
[UK] Could pond scum be the superfuel of the future? Researchers at Swansea University believe the slimy substance could one day Continue reading Researchers believe the slimy substance could one day power cars