Researchers from Taiwan have developed a synthetic magnetic nanoparticle which helps to extract oil from microalgae. The nanoparticles produced from iron oxide and silicon dioxide could produce biodiesel from the magnetically extracted oil using an alkaline-based catalyst The new method could extract 97.1 percent of fats for the conversion into biodiesel compared to the existing technology. […]

Scientists from Denmark have found that adding seaweed to everyday meals could improve cardiovascular health. For the study, 35 different algae species were explored for their health benefits. As seaweed is loaded with antioxidants, minerals, dietary fibres and beneficial proteins, it could also help in preventing premature death. Potassium salt content present in the seaweed […]

Researchers at University of Washington are conducting an experiment to sequence the complete genetic makeup of a division of algae called haptophytes to be used as a new tool for aquaculture, biofuel production and nutrition. The haptophyte taken for the study is Chrysochromulina tobin which thrives in oceans across the globe. In the experiment, the […]

Researchers from Canada conducted an experiment to design a novel waveguide reactor for enhancing algal biofilm growth. Five different waveguide designs were developed. The light emission from these waveguide designs was characterized and the algal biofilm growth on waveguides was characterized in a parallel plate airlift reactor. The light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration were […]

Scientists from China performed an experiment to characterize pyrolysis products obtained from Desmodesmus sp. cultivated in anaerobic digested effluents (DADE). The results were also compared to those obtained by cultivating Desmodesmus sp. in Blue green medium BG11 (DBG11). The results showed that both species exhibited similar hydrogen, nitrogen and sulphur content. The carbon content of […]

Solazyme is planning to launch algae butter which could replace hard fats such as palm oil or partially hydrogenated oils in a variety of applications such as confectionery, bakery and spreads. Algae butter mirrors structuring fats such as Shea stearin with a high proportion of stearic-oleic-stearic triglycerides. It also works well with AlgaWise high oleic […]

Nutress BV has partnered with Azelis to distribute the highest quality algae to markets across the Benelux region. Azelis will distribute the complete range of Nutress new and highly innovative products such as Chlorella sorokiniana, Chlorella vulgaris in the form of fresh IQF, dried flakes, dried sheets and powder. The collaboration builds on Nutress’ international […]

Researchers from Poland conducted an experiment to study the use of geothermal water as a medium for microalgae cultivation. In the experiment, geothermal water was used to prepare micro algal culture medium, to heat the greenhouses with bioreactors used for the growth of Spirulina, to dry the obtained biomass and to heat the ground in foil […]

Scientists from University of Texas, Austin conducted a model experiment to cultivate algae biofilm using waste water for sustained biomass production and nutrient recycling.   The biofilm was modeled as a flat surface and the fluid over the biofilm was modeled as a one-dimensional flow over the flat surface. A novel derivation of the concentration boundary […]

Neiker-Tecnalia Research Centre has identified a set of microalgae species belonging to Thraustochytridos family that have high levels of lipids and DHA. The research is being funded by Department of Economic Development. The centre has developed a crop protocol suitable for the selected microalgae species which takes into consideration the influence of several factors such […]

Researchers at Symbiosis Centre, Denmark are conducting an experiment to convert carbon dioxide to protein with the help of algae. The algae float in bubbling CO2 infused water, encapsulated in 10-meter tall glass panels. The panels revolve in sunlight to ensure the optimal growth of algae. The algae use up CO2 and produce valuable biomass […]

Solazyme has entered into a joint venture agreement with Bunge to market its microalgae oils and butter. The companies have also agreed to expand their co-funded research programs to include products in nutrition and specialty fats. Bunge’s global food oil sales and applications team will market AlgaWise ultra omega-9 fatty acid algae oil, AlgaWise high […]