SAMDevelopment commented on Algae BioMax system enhances crop market value3

I want to be on the next taste panel !!!! more

SAMDevelopment posted Controls and sensors for a PBR39

Are the requirments for sensors and controls for inputs basicaly the same for photo' and hetro' algae reactors?  Can you site some companies that have control systems ready to apply to ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Scaling Up.6

Hi Gopinelli, Well finally someone who is getting a clue about how to solve the problem of growing algae in a large enough scale to make a profit and  be able to ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Materials needed to build a PBR7

Paulo, if you send me what you have designed so far I will make comments on those ideas. If you want to keep this dialog private use my e-mail address. alanschaefer@att.net If ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Nano silica and micro nutrients for Diatom Algae9

Bhani,  I think you are right about the silica content of rice husks and straw.  Besides burning to ash how else might one reduce the straw and husk material to ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Nano silica and micro nutrients for Diatom Algae9

What is your source for nano-silca?  We have a very large Frac sand processing factory and open mine less than twenty miles from us.  Do you think they would have any ... more

Richard commented on 20,000,000 gallons of algae oil / biodiesel per acre per annum42

Hi Mia Franceska Thanks for posting it.I did some more search and got some responses on this huge claim.As usual Dr NO alias Dr John Benamenn's comment is sarcastic,  pessimistic ... more

Richard commented on Algae.Tec soars 34.3% on high volume5

Is this a measure of the apettite for algae to oil/ hvp like solazyme to go public !!? more

SAMDevelopment posted Congratulations to Bard for being one of the first to benchmark at NAA32

Congratulations to Surajit Khanna and the rest of the crew for your successful efforts in bring a new commerical algae venture into existence. Below is a copy of a news release by the NAA. T Home of ... more

Richard commented on Algae fuel forecast for the decade7

The EBI report has done more harm to the industry than good. more

Richard commented on Therapeutic Drugs from Algae!8

Can u tellme what are these speciality chemicals! more

Veronica posted An interesting site to buy algae for your experiements34

http://algae-planet.com/algae.htmlI found many univ students from different parts of the world are looking to get samples for their experiments.here is one source. more

Veronica posted AO Algae innovation summit0

ProgramSunday (December 12)18:00 Informal Welcome Reception (Together with Tsukuba 3E Forum reception)Monday (December 13)Session 1: Opening Remarks✿Welcome to the First AO Algae Innovation Summit-Concept and Overview of the Summit8:30 Speaker: ... more

Veronica commented on New method to enhance algae photosynthesis that increases lipid58

Can u tell us more about your research on enhancing the efficiency of photosysnthesis.i like the guts in taking nature head on. more

Richard posted Bicarbonate of soda triggers lipid growth in algae - Joe jones9

Skyonic is a start up. Joe Jones is the CEO. Skyonic like Calera is opting to to scrub flue gas of coal plants and extract ... more

SAMDevelopment posted Final Showdown; modern bioreactor vs. open ditches, raceways,etc.57

November 26 2010 03:00:15 PM Hello FOA, I will spend some time and see how far I get along the road looking for an answer for the question: Which is better a ... more

Richard commented on Algae to jet fuel research by NMSU4

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/krwg/news/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1728821/Regional/NMSU.In.Las.Cruces.Receives.Federal.Grant.For.Algae.Fuel.Research more

Richard posted An Outlook on Microalgal Biofuels2

Here is an abstract of an article in Sciencemag.org" Microalgae are considered one of the most promising feedstocks for biofuels. The productivity of these photosynthetic microorganisms in converting carbon dioxide ... more

Richard posted MIT Prof Stephanopoulos gets a grant for heterotrophic microbe research32

According to Prof Stephanopoulos, the technology makes use of an engineered microbe. The technnology is an attempt  to convert carbohydrate feedstocks into lipids. Once the carbohydrates are converted into lipids, the methodology ... more

Richard posted Sapphire energy announces oil in 18 months6

When Sapphire Energy announced the appointment of an Oil Industry veteran Dean Venardos a fortnight ago I new there is more news from them.Dean Venardos has  a wealth of experience in refinery ... more

Richard posted Micro bubbles to improve the aeration efficiency6

Will Zimmerman, professor of Biochemical Dynamical Systems at the University of Sheffield, was awarded the very prestigious Royal Society Brian Mercer award for innovation on Oct. 14, for his work ... more

Richard posted Algal biofuels and the future of renewable energy4

The 21st century will see humanity face many great challenges, including managing climate change, promoting sustainable economic growth and accommodating our growing global population. However, one of the most immediate concerns ... more

Veronica posted Algae growing - GHG footprint more than corn for ethanol ?!?!1

My most recent piece on Alternet: an interview with Jim Thomas of ETC Group, who has just published a new report on the emerging bioeconomy.? Jeff C.The quest to replace ... more

Veronica posted Europe's largest Biofuels Congress and Exhibition 20114

Meet, listen to and question 250 global biofuels leaders Over 250 industry leading speakers will share their expertise on all aspects of the biofuels value chain during three days of ... more

Veronica commented on Hybrid algae, seawater, CO2 and advanced tech8

'We can grow our own energy and we can consume greenhouse gases,' Woods said. 'We can change the course of the world.' said Paul Woods says this article. http://www.news-press.com/article/20101020/BUSINESS/10200379/Algenol-to-change-SW-Fla-the-world more

Veronica posted Dutch Algae Technology in Carbon Storage Program9

I think I have read this sometime ago.Thought it is important news and so I am posting it, May be again:-)    MBD Energy has purchased a first set of centrifuges. Anglo ... more

Veronica says

Blue Algae wants te be friends. There is nothing in the profile. no photo, no details.

Veronica says

"Algae have some very desirable characteristics as a potential biofuel feedstock and Ford wants to show its support for any efforts that could lead to a viable, commercial-scale application of this technology." FORD

Veronica commented on Algae biofuels for automotives : Ford to study15

When one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world invests their capital into algae biofuel research, you know that renewable energy will soon play a major role in the ... more

Veronica commented on Hybrid algae, seawater, CO2 and advanced tech8

Algenol Biofuels Inc. celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art biofuels and green chemistry lab and R&D facility today in Fort Myers, Fla. The 40,000 square-foot facility houses an advanced ... more

Veronica says

Who is Blue algae !!

Veronica posted Algae brick2

A team of Spanish and Scottish scientists have developed bricks which are more sustainable and stronger than traditional ones, as they see it as beneficial to use wool and a ... more

Veronica commented on Asia-Oceania Algae Innovation Summit in Japan31

How many delegates are expected for an event like this Tise !! more

Amanda posted Algae cultivation for biofuel by a fishing company - Chile2

Pesquera San Jos? plans to produce biofuels from brown algae (Macrocystis pyrifera), better known as huiro.With this objective in mind, the company is now co-developing the InnovaChile project BAL Biofuels, ... more

SAMDevelopment posted Question for Blake on post Oct. 1 early a.m.28

Blake where did you get the number of $150 per square meter for a cost for a modern PBR? A square meter is not a good way to compare ditches with ... more

Amanda commented on Microalgae are disappearing from the oceans !?3

MattS has posted a blog suggesting the following action. A wind powered method for passive de-acidification of the oceans. By using a floating, wind driven apparatus, to inject pressurized ambient air at ... more