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

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

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

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

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

Anna posted Indian Algae company JV with a German company !0

Beckons Industries is a reverse merged company and thought to be a stock market play, till recently.Some of the announcements made by the company appears to be correcting that image.However, ... more