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

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

Natalia posted First International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts0

The First International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts is to be held in St Louis USA, on 17-20 July 2011. The conference will focus on all areas of ... more

Natalia posted Airlines Gained Technical Approval for the Use of Algae Biofuels0

The ASTM International Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants for approving a new jet fuel specification that will further enable the use of sustainable alternative fuels in aviation. According to the ... more

Natalia posted The First Commercial Jetliner to do a Transatlantic Flight on "Biologically Derived Fuel?0

Boeing 747-8 freighter is going to be the first commercial jetliner to do a transatlantic flight on biofuels. Boeing's Keith Otsuka and Rick Braun, along with Sten Rossby of Cargolux, will ... more

Jacintha posted UABC Researchers Mutate Dunaliella salina Using Ultra-violet Rays for Increased Production of Triglycerides0

A team of researchers from the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), Mexico have isolated a new high yielding strain from a lake in San Quintin for the increased production ... more

Natalia posted 21 billion gallons of algal oil with American grown algae !1

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that water use is much less if algae are grown in the U.S. regions that have the sunniest and ... more

Krupali posted A forum to discuss carbon capture and storage using algae0

http://www.powerplantccs.com/forum/Algae nova is right. There is no one to fend for us. We need to save ourselves.Algae to oil is all our eyes are on.But the world may reach a ... 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

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

Richard commented on 20,000,000 gallons of algae oil / biodiesel per acre per annum5

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

Natalia posted Microalgae as a hydrogen source0

Microalgae absorb sunlight and through photosynthesis can produce hydrogen gas. In theory these microalgae can produce hydrogen, in practice it is much more complicated.The first barrier to hydrogen production is ... more

Natalia posted Algae Growing, Harvesting and Extraction Technologies Workshop0

When American algae producers, harvesting, extraction technologies, researchers,and engineering companies who agree that algae could be one solution to help get the US off of foreign oil join together in ... more

Richard commented on Algae.Tec soars 34.3% on high volume3

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

Richard commented on Algae fuel forecast for the decade6

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

Natalia says

The US Navy will use only "third generation" biofuels. That means no ethanol made from corn . The Navy is only testing fuels like camelina and algae that do not compete with food, that have a carbon footprint cleaner than fossil fuels and that can be grown cheaper than fossil fuels.

Natalia says

The Navy will use only %u201Cthird generation%u201D biofuels. That means no ethanol made from corn . The Navy is only testing fuels like camelina and algae that do not compete with food, that have a carbon footprint cleaner than fossil fuels and that can be grown cheaper than fossil fuels.

Richard commented on Therapeutic Drugs from Algae!7

Can u tellme what are these speciality chemicals! more

Natalia commented on Florida Algae-preneurs - Making Fuel from Algae4

Ooops ! There is one helluva lot of action in algae in Florida ! more

Anna posted Developments with macro-algae0

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

Anna commented on NSMU toTransform Bubbling Pools of Algae to Fuel10

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

Eugenia commented on Biodiesel production using Co2 from steel factory5

Alan Schaefer is the best person to answer your query. more

Eugenia commented on Biodiesel production using Co2 from steel factory5

Alan talks of much higher CO2 sources. more

Eugenia commented on Before any investment...14

Nice reply MOnterio.  Although we moved away from where Hasseli started. Sorry fo rthe deviation. more

Eugenia commented on Is Direct Extraction of Wet -Algae Possible?3

Thanks Anna. That is pretty relevant. more

Anna commented on Before any investment...14

 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

Anna posted Cellena 's algae Consortium0

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

Anna commented on Is Direct Extraction of Wet -Algae Possible?3

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

Blake commented on Before any investment...14

if this has to be powered by conventional lighting you will have the biggest electricity bill in the world.Nice joke Hasseli. more

Amanda commented on Before any investment...14

Thanks Hasseli for the post.Very relevant to all of us."It all boils down to a good concept that works in the lab but not in practice."Isnt it right ? more

Anna posted Algae biofuel push by TATA Steel3

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

Anna says

Algae researchers and educators called to come together - http://www.oilgae.com/blog/2010/12/algae-researchers-and-educators-called-to-come-together.html

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

WOW more

Anna commented on Optimizing the potential of microalgae as a source of biofuel8

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

Anna posted A Simple Device for Waste-Water Treatment from Mapal Energy, Israel0

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

Anna commented on Easy way to grow algae5

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

Veronica posted An interesting site to buy algae for your experiements1

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