Sumukhi posted Algae Fuels Community @ CleanTick ? One-stop Destination for All about Algae Fuels!0

CleanTick is an online cleantech community from the promoters of Oilgae. Cleantick has  recently launched  an online algae fuels community which aims to bring about all the algae fuel professionals, researchers ... more

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Take the Algae Fuel Challenge - http://www.oilgae.com/challenge/

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

Sumukhi posted Join the World Algae Leaders @ London - 27 & 28th April, 20110

The date to the highly anticipated European Algae Biomass executive forum is approaching fast. Hosted in London on the 27 & 28 April 2011 and organised by ACI, it will ... more

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Solazyme and Qantas collaborate for algae aviation fuel - http://www.solazyme.com/media/2011-02-10

Abomohra commented on How to Make Biodiesel Out of Algae6

Good steps but do you have more details?? more

Sumukhi posted Join a World Class Algae Fuel Research Team1

If you work in or dream of working in algae fuels research, this is an opportunity you just cannot miss!Oilgae is assisting a prestigious India-headquartered company that is embarking on ... more

Abomohra posted HAPPY NEW YEAR1

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

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Novel algae-based solution for CO2 capture and biomass production - http://www.ncp-sme.net/Countries/HU/PS-SME-HU-838

Abomohra commented on Easy way to grow algae5

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 experiements1

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

Abomohra commented on How would you detect lipids with GC?2

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 biofuel1

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

Sumukhi posted Amazing Algae-Asia Conference - Who Says What?2

A remarkable event comprising of many algae enthusiasts all around the world was conducted by the Centre for Management Technology (CMT) in Singapore on the 19th and the 20th of ... more

Sumukhi commented on Diatoms and Cyanobacteria Needed!!4

Did you check out the Department of Biological Culture Collection WDCM510 and Department of Microbiology WDCM568 Links to many other algae culture collection centres can be obtained here http://www.enzysource.com/news.asp more

Sumukhi posted Conference on Algae Solutions and Investment Opportunities - Singapore, Oct 19-20 20102

The 3rd Algae World Asia conference conducted by the Centre for Management Technology (CMT) in October will run on the 19th and 20th at Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore.This conference is ... more

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Algae Biofuels - A little dose of REALITY - http://bit.ly/dC2zpW

Sumukhi commented on biofuel from wastewater3

Here are the list of strains which can be used for wastewater treatment using algae: Chlorella Pithophora sp Scenedesmus abundans Sargassum muticum Spirulina sp Dunaliella salina Ankistrodesmus sp Microactinium ... more

Abomohra posted Company Debuts Biodiesel Hybrid Wind Turbine2

A Colorado-based wind turbine company believes it has the solution when winds are not enough to generate electricty: team the turbine up with clean-burning biodiesel. Smartplanet.com says Hybrid Turbines ... more

Abomohra posted Micro-algae production of sustainable biofuel coming0

Two researchers say producing sustainable and economically viable biodiesel from micro-algae on a large scale will be feasible within 10-15 years. Technological innovations in this timeframe are expected ... more

Sumukhi posted How are algae able to grow in the dark?9

Dark fermentation is in the news after  Solazyme , an US based algae company delivered 1500 gallons of jet fuel to the US navy early July.Interestingly, this company 's approach ... more

Abomohra posted food vs. fuel debate was overblown8

The World Bank recently released a report reversing claims that wrongly ... more

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Bunge Ltd., major agribusiness and food company based in White Plains, N.Y., has joined the fourth round of venture capital for Solazyme

Sumukhi commented on Nanobiotechnology-manipulated light particles to accelerate algae growth3

Thanks Parkavi. Read the same article from Aathmika s post as well more

Sumukhi commented on Use of a deviant mitochondrial genetic code in yellow-green algae2

Hi, Sounds interesting! The more closely related two organisms, the more similar their gene sequences will be. By statistically comparing the similarities and differences in the DNA sequence between the same gene ... more

Sumukhi commented on GM crops found beyond the farm !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!9

I too stand by what RobertTulip says.. Based on many experts opinion, it will be very very difficult to control the GMO's Many algae researchers also feel that native strains ... more