SAMDevelopment commented on Algae BioMax system enhances crop market value1

I want to be on the next taste panel !!!! more

MiaFranceska says

Innovations in Photobioreactor Design - http://www.cleantick.com/users/dunkenneth/pages/innovations-in-photobioreactor-design-materials

MiaFranceska posted Nannochloropsis salina0

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

MiaFranceska posted A Public Holding Company Focused on Algae Tech and Algae-Biodiesel Turnkey Projects for the Production of Biodiesel, WHEN to Raise 100 $m0

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

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

SAMDevelopment posted Controls and sensors for a PBR2

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

SAMDevelopment commented on Scaling Up.5

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

MiaFranceska posted Dewatering of microalgal cultures: A major bottleneck to algae-based fuels1

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

SAMDevelopment commented on Materials needed to build a PBR7

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

SAMDevelopment commented on Nano silica and micro nutrients for Diatom Algae6

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

SAMDevelopment commented on Nano silica and micro nutrients for Diatom Algae6

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

MiaFranceska posted Algae to rescue mankind again !0

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

MiaFranceska commented on govt policy4

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

MiaFranceska commented on Meeting Biofuel Scientists at the National Biofuel Board Conference and Expo3

@ SrividyaNice post.It will help if you make the url clickable. Either u or the administrators. more

MiaFranceska commented on New Combustion system2

Why is there anything wrong with the existing combustion systems. more

MiaFranceska commented on Getting Algae in the Classroom2

Best wishes Ryan. For the classes. I also wish your hope to become true in less than 10 years. more

MiaFranceska commented on Algae Tec to be listed in Frankfurt FWB3

I like the way you handle your misjudgement Shankar ! more

MiaFranceska posted ABO comments on RAND report0

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

MiaFranceska posted Second generation algae bioreactor !0

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

SAMDevelopment posted Congratulations to Bard for being one of the first to benchmark at NAA2

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

MiaFranceska says

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.

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

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

SAMDevelopment posted Final Showdown; modern bioreactor vs. open ditches, raceways,etc.1

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

Jacintha posted USDA advisoray recommends algae for funding !!0

 A study making its way around the Agriculture Department raises doubts about the prospects for biofuels made from crop residue and other types of plant cellulose and calls for shifting ... 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

Jacintha posted Algae biofuel costing - Questionable ?!?72

Energy Biosciences Institute  in partnership with BP, the University of California, Berkeley; the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and the University of Illinois have arrived at an estimate for algae biofuel production.It ... more

Jacintha commented on SAPPHIRE ENERGY RECRUITS MORE TOP TALENT1

Venardos' background sounds pretty impressive. Sapphire is finally coming out of silent mode after a long time. I await more announcements from Sapphire. more

Jacintha commented on Algae biofuels - Promise to reality !?1

The costings seem really really huge and looks like oil from algae is pretty far away if we go by these costings !!" Engineering designs and cost analysis for the various ... more

Jacintha says

Algae have an average British thermal unit value of 11,500 per pound. By comparison, coal from the Powder River Basin averages about 8,800 Btus. Wood has an average of 5,000 Btus per pound.

Jacintha posted Algae research facility at Easter Kentucky univ2

 A new research facility at Eastern Kentucky University could help the state become a national leader in alternative fuel technology, according to Sixth District Congressman Ben Chandler.Chandler was the keynote ... more

Jacintha commented on Riggs Eckelberry, CEO, OriginOil on Proposition 2315

In the most closely watched environmental election fight in the country, national conservation groups, Silicon Valley moguls, Hollywood celebrities and California politicians have waged a scorched-earth campaign against Valero Energy ... more

Jacintha posted Algae Biofuel Which Costs $424/Gallon !?6

I remember having read this news in the club and also remember having read Wolfson's reply. ie Wolfson of Solazyme saying that it is R and D cost that is ... more