Scientists from Michigan State University have engineered Molecular Velcro into cyanobacteria, boosting this microalgae’s biofuel viability as well as its potential for other research. This research may improve the efficiency of harvesting algae as well as improve the artificial microbial communities for sustainable biofuel production. In the study, the team focused on surface proteins of […]

Sure, this post has nothing to do with biofuels or renewable energy, but more with eco-friendly and sustainable products. I have been looking at the eco-friendly and sustainable products domain for quite a while. What I discovered was that for most people, use of these products had more of a feel-good, nice-to-have business case rather than […]

Algae nutritional products from Alltech are now registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for use in the diets of pigs, dairy cows and laying hens. The DHA found within algae can naturally enrich pork, milk and eggs. Canadian dairy, swine and layer producers will be able to market their DHA-enriched products as value-added […]

ZIVO Bioscience Inc., a company dedicated to the development and commercialization of nutritional compounds and NutriQuest LLC, a leader in animal health and nutrition solutions have partnered to  jointly develop and test animal nutrition products derived from the proprietary ZIVO algae strain. Product formulation and validation may begin as early as February 2017 in NutriQuest […]

Scientists from Israel conducted a study where a new Arduino-based LED system was introduced for cultivation of various microalgae species. The system is based on RGB (APA102C) LEDs connected to an external Arduino microcontroller allowing flexibility via programming, modification, and upgrades. Results showed that the low cost, open source LED system could provide versatile light […]

Algae Natural Food and Cargill have partnered to grow organic microalgae in Strasbourg’s port area. As part of the partnership, a pilot plant has just been installed on the malt house site. Algae Natural Food will transform the Cargill Malt Processing Water and CO2 into a source of energy and nutrients for the cultivation of […]

Chinese company BGG’s AstaZine line of natural astaxanthin ingredients has received Novel Food approval from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and has extended its range of products into Europe. Following the approval, AstaZine can be used in food supplements at the current levels of usage. There is no fixed dose level in EU but […]

Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has intended to issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for up to $8 million. The FOA, entitled Productivity Enhanced Algae and Tool-Kits (PEAK), will support innovative technologies and approaches to help advance bioenergy and bioproducts from algae. These projects will support the development of cost-competitive biofuels from algal biomass by focusing […]