Abomohra commented on fatty acid composition change??2

Hi MElSheikh,As far as I know, fatty acids compositions also change as a consequence of changing of growth conditions. For some experiments I did, I observed that ratio and types ... more

Abomohra posted DOE Announces $36M in Advanced Biofuels & Chemicals Funding0

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced this month $36 million in federal grants to fund six small-scale projects in five states designed to produce drop-in advanced biofuels and other ... more

Richard commented on 20,000,000 gallons of algae oil / biodiesel per acre per annum41

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

Richard commented on Algae fuel forecast for the decade7

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

Abomohra commented on How to Make Biodiesel Out of Algae43

Good steps but do you have more details?? more

Richard commented on Therapeutic Drugs from Algae!8

Can u tellme what are these speciality chemicals! more

Abomohra posted HAPPY NEW YEAR9

Hi everyone,A New YearA New ChallengeA New GoalA New OptimismA New ApproachA New MissionA New ResolutionWishing you a very“HAPPY NEW YEAR”Sincerely Yours, Abd El-Fatah Ibrahim Abo-Mohra, Current address:Biozentrum Klein FlottbekZellbiologie ... more

Abomohra commented on Easy way to grow algae11

Hi Natyher25,Please tell me which organism you try to grow, is it axenic (contains no bacteria), unialgal (only one strain) or it is a mixture of different algae? Then I ... more

Abomohra commented on An interesting site to buy algae for your experiements34

Hi everyone,Thanks Veronica for your interest. I also add the SAG culture collection if anybody needs more algae. You find it at http://sagdb.uni-goettingen.de/You have to write the name of Genus ... 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

Abomohra commented on How would you detect lipids with GC?8

For calibration of GC: When you have FAME standard mixture for example from sigma-aldrich, The weight percentage of each component is indicated. Each ampule contains 10 mg/mL of the FAME ... more

Abomohra posted MSU: Major scientific breakthrough in algae biofuel2

Last summer, a team of Montana State University researchers made a scientific breakthrough that has eluded scientists for decades. It's a discovery that makes algae a much more ... 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