[USA] The Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialisation (CAB-Comm), led by the University of California, San Diego, has just released its final report, detailing the many accomplishments and impactful contributions achieved in its six years of operation. Continue reading Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialisation releases final report
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Engineers produce biodiesel from microalgae in three hours
[Mexico] By using native cells from the Lake of Texcoco, researchers reduce biofuel production time. Continue reading Engineers produce biodiesel from microalgae in three hours
Algae biofuel still in play despite low oil prices, says NREL
[USA] Biofuel has been taking some hits from the oil price crash, but just last week we were noticing that the US Department of Energy is plowing ahead with more funding for algae biofuel research, Continue reading Algae biofuel still in play despite low oil prices, says NREL
NREL boosts algae fuel yields through improved process
[USA] The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has managed to extract more fuel from algae biomass through a new biorefinery process. Continue reading NREL boosts algae fuel yields through improved process
A researcher’s effort to make low-cost algae-based biofuels
[USA] While the recent Paris summit helped move global leaders onto the same page on climate change, Continue reading A researcher’s effort to make low-cost algae-based biofuels
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
1st algae-based oil producing facility in Fukushima set up in devastated region
[Japan] An experimental facility to produce oil from algae was constructed on former farmland that was abandoned after the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami struck the region. Continue reading 1st algae-based oil producing facility in Fukushima set up in devastated region
Biofuel to food: Australian native microalgae have ‘great potential’ for supplements
The nutritional profile of Australian native microalgae can match Spirulina and Chlorella for food supplements, according to researchers.
Researchers from the College of Marine Continue reading Biofuel to food: Australian native microalgae have ‘great potential’ for supplements
Algae’s promise rebounds after setbacks
Algae are everywhere — in the oceans, freshwater lakes, soil and even air. And if businesses working with algae have their way, these versatile, plant-like creatures will become a key part of almost every consumer product. Continue reading Algae’s promise rebounds after setbacks