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 […]