Emily commented on OriginOil Breakthrough Increases Algal Extraction Efficiency Without Using Hazardous Solvents1

Hi Tom,I like the articles you post over here. I would like to hear what you think about my choice of topics too..I have posted my articles at this link: http://www.cleantick.com/users/emily/blogs/rd-magazines-49th-scientist-of-the-year Check ... more

Emily commented on Controls and sensors for a PBR2

The best sensors to use are solid state sensors, but they should be true solid state sensors, not gel/polymer.They should have a built in reference electrode also solid state.This means ... more

Duncan commented on AlgEternal Technologies Teams with UT and Open Algae1

 This was an interesting article http://www.cleantick.com/portal/news/pages/1043. The idea is to produce 16 times more algae than existing technologies. The process allows algae to be cultured in vertical bio-reactors rather than in the ... more

Emily commented on OriginOil to Collaborate with US Department of Energy to Develop Algae Feedstock Standard1

Origin Oil 's technologies are amazing - this in particular is my favorite http://goo.gl/BlR3Y more

Emily commented on A visual tour of the AlgaeTech Batamindo Algae Project under construction on Batam Island, Indonesia.1

Hi Tom,I was just wondering if there were any commercial algal strains being sold in Asia after reading this blog: http://goo.gl/X7wnd .Try checking out this article and can you let ... more

IanJ posted Highes salinity algae0

Hello all,   I was wondering if anyone has any information on extremely high salinity algae cultures.  The particular water I'm looking at can have up to 400,000 ppm (yeah, REALLY high) ... more

MiaFranceska says

Innovations in Photobioreactor Design - http://www.cleantick.com/users/dunkenneth/pages/innovations-in-photobioreactor-design-materials

Algalsolution posted Rapeseed, Jatropha, Palm - Oil0

We have just sold every litre of oil that we can produce, and are looking for a further 30,000 MT of Rapeseed, Jatropha or Palm OIL per month. more

MiaFranceska posted Nannochloropsis salina0

Got an informative article about Nannochloropsis salina when i was surfing at Cleantick.The article discusses various characteristics of the strain such as lipid productivity,photosynthetic efficiency,growth rate etc... Read at:http://www.cleantick.com/users/amandaleah/projects/analysis-of-marine-algae-strains-for-biofuel-production-nannochloropsis-salina more

Emily posted The Cost of Farming Algae as a Biofuel Must be Cut by About 90 Percent if it is to Become Commercially Viable0

Algae-based biofuel will become commercially viable! But the major obstacle ahead is the high production costs associated. Algae biofuel production costs 10 times that of palm oil, according Rene Wijffels, ... more

MiaFranceska posted A Public Holding Company Focused on Algae Tech and Algae-Biodiesel Turnkey Projects for the Production of Biodiesel, WHEN to Raise 100 $m0

World Health Energy Holdings Inc. (WHEN) signed an engagement letter with Millennium Capital Resources (MCR) LLC, a project development and financial advisory firm, to raise up to $100 million in ... more

MiaFranceska posted Dewatering of microalgal cultures: A major bottleneck to algae-based fuels1

An interesting paper published on dewatering of microalgal cultures.You can read it online at the url provided below. A large amount of studies has been completed on the harvesting and recovery ... more

MiaFranceska posted Algae to rescue mankind again !0

The proponents of the algae solution say that it has saved the world once and can do so again. Many millions of years ago, it helped clean up what was ... more

Algalsolution commented on Materials needed to build a PBR7

Hi Paulo, We beleive that we have the most cost effective bioreactor, and are prepared to share our knowledge on signature of a non disclosure agreement. more

Algalsolution commented on QUESTION3

Fossil fuel has not run out yet. When it begins to we will see panic, hardship and more wars. Why not prepare pre-emptively. more

MiaFranceska commented on govt policy4

Everyones behind the gold rush. Everyone wants to grow algae, make oil and become an oil baron. With carbon credits or carbon tax coming about, it may make sense to just ... more

MiaFranceska commented on Meeting Biofuel Scientists at the National Biofuel Board Conference and Expo3

@ SrividyaNice post.It will help if you make the url clickable. Either u or the administrators. more

MiaFranceska commented on New Combustion system2

Why is there anything wrong with the existing combustion systems. more

MiaFranceska commented on Getting Algae in the Classroom2

Best wishes Ryan. For the classes. I also wish your hope to become true in less than 10 years. more

MiaFranceska commented on Algae Tec to be listed in Frankfurt FWB3

I like the way you handle your misjudgement Shankar ! more

MiaFranceska posted ABO comments on RAND report0

Alternative Fuels for Military Applications  was the title of the report by RAND.ABO comments about it here.http://www.algalbiomass.org/comments-on-rand/ more

MiaFranceska posted Second generation algae bioreactor !0

I have not heard of W2 Energy. Nor have i heard of second generation algae bioreactor.As the news story was short, i have reproduced the whole story for your benefit.MiaW2 ... more

Aathmika posted Algae gene modification hots up in India too !1

Stephen Mayfield, director, San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, University of California, said: “Countries with a well-trained technological force like India will have an enormous advantage, but only if investments ... more

Aathmika posted High cholesterol Algae !!0

The 24-hour circadian clock found in human cells is the same as that found in algae!A study conducted by Researchers from Britain's Cambridge and Edinburgh universities claims this. What's more ! ... more

MiaFranceska says

What people should be most concerned about, however, is a recent study from the University of California, Davis. The study predicts the global oil supply will run out a full 90 years before the supply of alternatives is sufficient to meet demand unless there are major changes in biofuels policy.

Manohar commented on Massive algae-powered airship moves to NASA?s Ames Research Center1

WOW more

Manohar commented on Final Showdown; modern bioreactor vs. open ditches, raceways,etc.1

Alan ! Well said. There is no arguement left for open raceway ponds model anymore. More than the cost, the foot print draws my attention, although there is a huge diff ... more

Manohar posted Prof S Elumalai of Presidency college get DRDO nod for algae biofuel research3

Prof S. Elumalai has been a serious researcher on algae from bio fuel. It is heartening to note that my city Chennai is now getting big time in the oil ... more

Manohar commented on Algae and human waste to run cars in New York !!?4

This is something similar to what is being tried in California."An algae-based wastewater treatment project is planned to be started in May, at Laguna wastewater treatment plant in the city ... more

Manohar commented on An Important Algae Biofuel Happening in India2

Good to know that India too is joining the algae biofuel race. There is an urgent need for a number of private companies to team up with the best of ... more

Manohar commented on Algae biofuel costing - Questionable ?!?72

Vertigro is an interesting concept, to have tall pbrs like the one's Alan designs, next to a coal plant to consume the CO2 and grow algae  24 hours. IN once ... more

Aathmika posted Parry's nutraceutical's Spirulina - one of its kind in the world4

Parry Nutraceuticals is one of the rare organic manufacturers of spirulina available  in the world after organic rule changes. To most manufacturers, it has become unviable to make organic spirulina. Parrys and Valensa have ... more

Emily commented on Algae biofuel costing - Questionable ?!?72

AlanYou can go to bed by 12 and sleep well cos " 0.25 acre vs 305 acre !! " First let us be convinced that PBR is the way to go for ... more