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Researchers performed an experiment to analyse the efficiency of Chlorella sp. in carbon capture from the biogas produced. In the biological CO2 capturing process, biogas was pumped to the water recycling culturing medium, only CO2, not CH4, could get dissolved efficiently with the sprayer and recycling medium system. Results showed that the microorganisms could resist […]
Scientists performed an experiment to examine the biomass growth and nutrient removal in MPBRs operated at different hydraulic retention times (HRTs) of 1 and 4 days. Chlorella vulgaris was used as the inoculant. Results showed that membrane photobioreactors have the potential to operate at shorter HRTs (1 day) as compared to PBRs (2 – 5 […]
A delegation from China is in Meridian to understand the production of biodegradable products from algae by Algix. Algae is taken out from waterways, dried and milled in a milling machine. Through the patented process, the algae powder is taken and turned into master batch plastic pellet. Algix selected Meridian for its proximity to the […]
Researchers from Tamil Nadu performed an experiment to test the ability of Chlorella vulgaris to fix carbon. They performed the experiment by setting up a lab scale photo-bioreactor and artificial supply of CO2 was given. Optimum environmental conditions like light intensity, pH, Temperature, nutrients, concentration were followed. Results showed that maintaining a constant pH within […]
To overcome the limitations of conventional techniques used for waste water treatment, scientists from Spain performed an experiment where an interaction process microalgae-bacteria appeared as a sustainable and respectful option with the environment. These processes are based on oxidation of organic matter from wastewater by heterotrophic bacteria. These oxidation products are assimilated by microalgae during […]
Danish bladderwrack seaweed contains antioxidants which could prevent fatty acids from becoming rancid in food products. However, more research is needed into antioxidant structure and mode of action before bladderwrack seaweed is ready for commercial use. Source
Scientists at Tel Aviv University has developed a new strain of super algae that emits five times more hydrogen than normal. The development could have huge implications for the shift to clean energy, as automotive giants like Hyundai and Toyota release hydrogen-powered vehicles. Algae creates hydrogen with the assistance of the enzyme hydrogenase, which is […]
Bioplastic Business Breakfast 2016 Organized by Bioplastics Magazine If you have a professional interest in bioplastics, this event is a must attend. Or, you need to wait for another 3 years! Venue: Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Düsseldorf, Germany The conference presentations focus on a separate area on each day: Day 1, Oct 20 Bioplastics in packaging Day […]
Cardax Inc. has launched its first commercial product ZanthoSyn which is a safe anti-inflammatory for general health. ZanthoSyn is a novel astaxanthin dietary supplement with increased absorption and purity. The form of astaxanthin utilized in ZanthoSyn™ has demonstrated excellent safety in peer-reviewed published studies and is designated as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) according to […]
Richmond startup, 8-month-old company has created a drink — also called Spira — that features spirulina as its main active ingredient. Along with $20,000 in capital, Lighthouse Labs will provide Spira the chance to find out what the U.S. public thinks of its drink — and start brainstorming other ways spirulina could help those in […]
Scientists from Hohenstein Institute have found a new biotechnological process to produce algal biopolymer from soil derived bacteria Azotobacter vinelandii. The bacteria has been used as a natural alginate resource. This process could help replace the conventional time consuming process, where biopolymers are obtained from brown algae. Source
A Galway seaweed feed company Oceanfeed has secured a deal with Battles, a leading manufacturer of animal health and equestrian products. Oceanfeed produces seaweed based formulas based on the bioactive ingredients present in various seaweeds such as red, brown and green seaweeds that replace the synthetic substances found in a variety of agricultural and aquacultural […]
A consortium of six R&D centres in Basque Autonomous Community, Navarre and France are participating in European CYCLALG project to develop an algae based biorefinery and validate technological processes designed to obtain biodiesel through algae cultivation. Apart from coordinating the project, NEKER will be responsible for establishing optimum, sustainable, cost-effective conditions for algae biomass production. […]
Scientists from USA performed an experiment to effectively use all algal components for biofuel production. In their study, they demonstrated the concept of one-pot bioconversion of algal carbohydrate and protein into value-added terpene compounds. The process was carried out through the development of engineered microbial consortium Results showed that the engineered consortium produced up to […]
Scientists at Algae Systems LLC, USA have designed a novel approach to wastewater treatment using algae grown in modular, offshore photobioreactors. The experiment was carried out at the Algae Systems plant in Daphne AL, where the process was used to treat up to 50,000 gal/day of raw waste water. A combination of algal nutrient uptake, […]
Researchers from Spain have performed an experiment to scale up the production volume of marine algal dinoflagellate Karlodinium veneficum using bubble column photobioreactor. LEDs were used as the light source. Results showed that the final cell concentration in the scaled up photobioreactor was nearly 12 x 105 cells ml-1. Thus the biomass of the dinoflagellate […]
Scientists from US have designed a new photobioreactor system for optimal algae productivity at large volumes. The photobioreactor system comprises photobioreactor units that may be isolated from each other to reduce culture clashes, an array of diffused acrylic rods attached to the bottom of a removable acrylic circular top to provide more light into the […]
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) from New York has partnered with Synergy Biogas to explore the environmental benefits of microalgae for wastewater treatment and production of biofuels. RIT is running a three month pilot programme at Synergy Biogas, where microalgae will be grown in a 1000 gallon tank through a process that can be scaled […]
Production of biodiesel from microalgae still have constraints owing to high cost and energy consumption of biomass cultivation and lipid extraction. Now scientists have performed an experiment to produce cost effective biodiesel from microalgae using protic ionic liquids. The use of protic ionic liquids was assessed for lipid extraction using Scenedesmus obliquus and compared to […]
Malaysian BioNexus-status company, Algaetech International Sdn Bhd has planned to commence construction of its second astaxanthin production facility at Brunei by year end. The Brunei facility will be built on a 2.023 hectare site leased from Brunei Economic Development Board. The new plant costs slightly more than the RM27 million Malaysian factory. Nearly 80% of […]
Algae Tec Ltd.’s shares have surged following an agreement signed with Gencor, a worldwide supplier of health supplements. The supply agreement gives Gencor, the rights to buy all of the algae oil and powders produced by Algae.Tec plant in Georgia, U.S.A. for nutraceutical applications. Algae.Tec’s plant is designed to initially produce 50 tonnes per year […]
Scientist from Denmark have performed an experiment to produce valuable chemicals such as cancer treatment drugs from microalgae. The main idea behind this experiment is to hijack a portion of the energy produced by microalgae from their photosynthetic systems. By redirecting that energy to a genetically modified part of the cell capable of producing various […]
Scientists from Swansea University have installed a new seaweed farm in Pembroke Dock to examine the biofuel potential of the seaweed. The project funded by Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council also aims to discover more about the use of seaweed as food. The farm is an original design and its new structure is part […]
A young research scholar from Allahabad University has prepared a cookie from the green algae Spirulina. The tasty biscuits which have been patented were assessed in a food laboratory. After analysis, it was found that the biscuits had higher percentage of moisture, proteins, fat, crude fibre, ash, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Experimental results showed that […]
Friend of the Sea (FoS) has introduced a new standard for the certification of seaweed from sustainable harvesting and farming. The standard aims to protect seaweeds from overfishing as they serve as a crop as well as a habitat for hundreds of other ocean species. Seaweeds are an important raw material for many industries. Although […]
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