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ACCELERATED ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS INSIDE A PBR (ABSTRACT) Photosynthesis is the highly efficient process that algaes and diatoms use to convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugars and other chemicals. Pigments in green ...- more
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I want to be on the next taste panel !!!! more
Innovations in Photobioreactor Design - http://www.cleantick.com/users/dunkenneth/pages/innovations-in-photobioreactor-design-materials
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
@ SrividyaNice post.It will help if you make the url clickable. Either u or the administrators. more
Why is there anything wrong with the existing combustion systems. more
Best wishes Ryan. For the classes. I also wish your hope to become true in less than 10 years. more
I like the way you handle your misjudgement Shankar ! more
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
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
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
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.
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a new super-efficient strain of yeast that can easily break down red seaweed into biofuel. The new development could help small island ... more
I agree with Akg117. Here is another link which talks about about NSMU s work with algae - http://www.sapphireenergy.com/news-article/202595-nmsu-rallies-for-algae-future-of more
How feasible is it to use an integrated solar and artificial light system for internal illumination of photobioreactors? Does it come with a light tracking sensor so that the lenses ... more
Cellana, an algal biofuel research company based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, is leading a consortium that includes Cornell University along with Duke University, San Francisco State University, the University of ... more
A paper recently published ( 2009) says that a thermal pre-treatment of wet microalgae is required for a efficient hydrocarbon recovery. This research paper highlights the work done on Botyrococcus ... more
A nine-member strong consortium has bid to follow successful trials on the Scunthorpe steelworks by boffins from Sheffield University. TATA Steel bosses are backing this bid to build a production ... more
Algae researchers and educators called to come together - http://www.oilgae.com/blog/2010/12/algae-researchers-and-educators-called-to-come-together.html
Ya.. I think Botyrococcus braunii is a good strain to research on except the fact that it can thrive well only in fresh-water..Can you explain a bit more on what ... more
Algae-based waste-water treatmentAlgae play a major role in aerobic treatment of waste in the secondary treatment process. Algae - based municipal wastewater treatment systems are mainly used for nutrient removal ... more
Natyher25,What strain are you trying to grow? I can suggest you the nutrients if you give me some more details about your project. good luck! more
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
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
Can u tell us more about your research on enhancing the efficiency of photosysnthesis.i like the guts in taking nature head on. more
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
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