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 […]

European-funded AT Sea project is developing textiles and systems for seaweed cultivation in North Sea which could lead to large scale cultivation and harvesting in the sea. The seaweed could then be used by biotech, food and other industries. It is expected that the seaweed grown in North Sea could provide as much sustainable energy […]

Scientists from USA conducted an experiment to reduce nitrogen heteroatoms and generate nutrient recycle streams in algae. A two-stage hydrothermal liquefaction process was used for this purpose. A low temperature liquefaction treatment hydrolysed proteins and separated nitrogen to the aqueous phase which was later removed for analysing nutrient and toxic concentrations. Results showed that the […]

Scientists from India performed an experiment to optimize the different algae cultivation parameters to increase the CO2 utilization efficiency by the microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus SA1. SA1 strain was cultivated in a cylindrical glass photobioreactor under 15% CO2 concentration at various operational conditions. Results showed that at a light intensity of 4351 lx, a maximum specific […]

Maryland based start-up Manta Biofuel has received USD 150,000 of investment from Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund to develop next-generation prototype of its portable, solar-powered floating algae harvester. The company’s harvester autonomously navigates through water and collects algae which is converted into crude oil through a process called hydrothermal liquefaction.  It is expected that Manta […]

The Technical University of Munich, Germany has opened a unique algae cultivation centre at its Ludwig Bölkow Campus to develop new processes for the production of biokerosene and other renewable chemical products. The new Algae Tec facility includes three areas of algae cultivation. It is an energy efficient building which can simulate the growing conditions […]

Solix Algredients has launched its new product SolastaTM Astaxanthin to the B2B market. SolastaTM is a natural astaxanthin extract produced from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. Solasta™ Astaxanthin can be used as a dietary supplement and also in personal care applications. Solasta™ is non-GMO, vegetarian and extracted in USA. The extraction process uses supercritical carbon-dioxide to […]

Scientists from Korea performed an experiment to produce high quality phycocyanin pigment from Spirulina using LED based two-stage cultivation. Initially Spirulina was cultured under a combination of red and blue LEDs to obtain fast growth rate. Later blue LEDs were used to increase the concentration and purity of phycocyanin in Spirulina. Results showed that the […]

Solix Algredients, Inc. has repositioned as a business-to-business supplier of high quality natural algae ingredients for nutrition and personal care markets. Operating under its new name, the company is leveraging its extensive algae cultivation expertise to supply ingredients for its consumers. Solix Algredients will target its portfolio of algae based products to manufactures and marketers […]

Michigan State University has partnered with ExxonMobil to expand its research on algae based fuels. The project will mainly focus on analyzing the different species of algae which are the most efficient under a range of natural conditions. It will also analyse other characteristic features of such efficient algae, like the genes responsible for their survival in […]

Biofat project, a microalgae-to-biofuel FP7 demonstration project, has confirmed algae as a potential source of biofuel with low greenhouse gas emissions.  The project has focussed mainly on improving and demonstrating sustainability in the process considering both environmental and economic issues. Two 1.5 hectare pilot-scale facilities have been built for this purpose in Italy and Portugal […]

DIC Group has successfully opened DIC/Earthrise Algae Research Centre, a facility which will conduct algae related research in areas ranging from cultivation to practical application. The algae Research Centre has been built with a total investment of approximately US$1.7 million. The research Centre has both indoor and outdoor research use raceway ponds to carry out […]

Duke University has been awarded $5.2 million grant to explore more on algae’s alternative benefits. The new Duke University-led Marine Algae Industrialization Consortium, or MAGIC will spend the next three years to analyse the best species of algae with high amount of oil and protein and also the different ways of extracting them. For this […]

Scientists from Hawaii are conducting an experiment to use microalgae for industrial waste water treatment, particularly oil refinery. They have found that the algae is capable of removing noxious chemicals, including 90% ammonia-nitrogen and 97% phosphorus. The experiment is being carried out with two algal species – Chlorella and Scenedesmus. As the microbes feed on […]

Researchers from Michigan State University have built a molecular ‘Swiss Army Knife’ which makes the production of biofuels and other green chemicals from algae more feasible. They created a synthetic protein that improves the assembly of the carbon-fixing factory of blue-green algae. The new protein replaces four gene products yet still supports photosynthesis. By reducing […]

Solarvest has received FDA approval for the sale of its unique NanuqTM brand Omega-3 products. The NanuqTM Omega-3 dietary ingredient is the first of its kind to be allowed in USA as a whole food nutraceutical. NanuqTM brand is the first organic Omega-3 high in DHA. Solarvest products will be available in fruits, vegetables and […]

Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute and its field laboratory have undertaken a research to develop techniques for mass cultivation of some food algae at nursery stage. DBT has sanctioned a grant of 1 crore for setting up outdoor continuous running seawater facility to carry forward this research. The aim of this project is […]

Michigan State University and PHYCO2 have entered into an agreement to develop algae technologies produced from PHYCO2’s patented concept that promotes algae growth and captures carbon dioxide from power plant emissions. Under the agreement the team will investigate PHYCO2’s algae growth, carbon absorption technologies and algae processing technologies. PHYCO2 will be testing its algae photobioreactor […]

Algenol Biotech LLC and Boca Raton-based Protec Fuel Management LLC have signed an agreement to distribute algae based ethanol to consumers.  The companies have decided to offer 18 million gallons per year from Algenol’s commercial plant which is to be developed in Central Florida in 2016. Protect will distribute and market the fuel for E15 and […]

Researchers from University of Exeter,  South West England are conducting an experiment to use the antibiotic properties of seaweeds to develop new generation of antibiotics to fight against resistant super bugs. Initial experimental results have found that seaweeds have a diverse array of antimicrobial properties and some of these extracts are more effective against resistant […]