Parkavi posted Algae Talk Session0

We are pleased to invite oilgae club members to our Algae Talk Session on 19 Sep 2011 at Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Algaetech is organizing "Algae Talk Session" with ... more

Parkavi posted Any Questions on NASA Omega system?0

Dear Members of Oilgae, I will be attending a algae talk session by Dr. Jonathan Trent, OMEGA Scientist, Ames Research Center, NASA on 19 Sep at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.I have a ... more

Parkavi posted Shell Gets Out of Algae Business0

Last year , Shell’s officials announced that Shell will narrow its research paths in advanced biofuels from 10 advanced technologies to five in 2011, and described 2011 as “the year ... more

Parkavi posted Algae-based Carbon Capture System0

Dear members of Oilgae Club,I am happy to share the accomplishment of our company, AlgaeTech International in the field of Algae-based Carbon Capture. Our company has constructed a photobioreactor system, ... 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

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 lipid4

Can u tell us more about your research on enhancing the efficiency of photosysnthesis.i like the guts in taking nature head on. more

Parkavi posted An Important Algae Biofuel Happening in India2

Scientists from a consortium of nine central laboratories have undertaken a project to discover potential of making bio fuel commercially from microalgae.The project called ?New Millennium India Technology Leadership ... more

Veronica posted Algae growing - GHG footprint more than corn for ethanol ?!?!0

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 20110

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 Program3

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 study11

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

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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

Veronica commented on Asia-Oceania Algae Innovation Summit in Japan3

How many delegates are expected for an event like this Tise !! more

Aishwarya commented on Algae Extraction advice3

i think to start with, you can try Bligh and Dyer method using chloroform-methanol for lipid extraction. more

Aishwarya commented on Algae Fuel Project3

First you need to read a hell lot of literature!! more

Parkavi posted Key Players in Aviation Fuel from Algae1

List of companies and Universities working on algae jet fuel: Companies 1. Solazyme 2. Honeywell UOP 3. Solena 4. Sapphire Energy 5. Imperium Renewables 6. Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation Universities 1. Arizona state university 2. Cranfield University Supporting Airline Industries 1. Boeing 2. Honeywell/UOP 3. ... more

Aishwarya posted Diatoms and Cyanobacteria Needed!!4

Hey peeps.. Am looking to buy Marine Diatoms and Cyanobacteria for my research. Please suggest algae cultures collection centres in Singapore or nearby. more

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Algae Biofuels Focus of Session at Delaware Conference - Tamra Fakhoorian with the National Algae Association talks on %u201CAlgae for Energy: The Long Road to Fuel" Independence.%u201D

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Solazyme delivers 20,000 gallons of algae-based shipboard fuel to the U.S. Navy

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Algae-based biofuel can have 4X carbon footprint of petro-diesel, study says - http://www.smartplanet.com/business/blog/smart-takes/algae-based-biofuel-can-have-4x-carbon-footprint-of-petro-diesel-study-says/9708/

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PetroAlgae, uses algae, diatoms, angiosperms, or cyanobacters to produce diesel fuel, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering of stock to raise an estimated $200 million - http://smartenergynews.net/2010/08/12/petroalgae-files-for-200-million-public-offering/

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According to a study released by the San Diego Association of Governments, algal biofuels research employs 410 scientists but increases to 784 jobs including indirect jobs. The industry provides nearly $44.6 million in salaries.http://domesticfuel.com/2010/08/09/san-diego-a-hot-bed-of-algal-activity

Parkavi commented on Are there others interested / involved in bio plastics from algae !!5

What about the BIOPAL project..BIOPAL project was started to explore the use of algae as raw material for production of bioplastics and biocomposites contributing to sustainable development of european coastal ... more

Parkavi commented on Are there others interested / involved in bio plastics from algae !!5

Soley Institute is also producing Bioplastic from Spirulina dregs. When they extract some of useful materials from Spirulina microalgae, a large volume of Spirulina dregs are producing as a byproduct. ... more

Parkavi commented on OK, here is the answer to question # 1 of Monday Math.10

Looks like carbon capture using algae is going to be a tough job!! Trying to imagine the area required for such a system.. more

Parkavi commented on Algae oil scam8

Hasseli, I do agree that there are lots of hypes in algae fuel industry. Your observation about the feasibility of producing algal oil is indeed true. But there are some companies ... more

Parkavi commented on Bio-Marine-Robot Fish2

Is this equipment used only in closed systems like photobioreactors or for openponds as well? Do you have proven increased productivity due to the use of BMR? more