Aathmika commented on Algal Scientific making money from Beta Glucan5

@ Krupali- Check this link - http://www.youngagain.org/books/betaglucan.pdf more

Krupali commented on Algal Scientific making money from Beta Glucan5

That's quite interesting! What are the applications of this compound? more

Aathmika commented on Algal Scientific making money from Beta Glucan5

Isnt the extraction of Beta Glucan expensive? more

Aathmika posted ABO's 7th Annual Biomass Summit - 20130

The 7th annual Algae Biomass Summit will take place September 30 - October 3, 2013 at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida. This dynamic event unites industry professionals from all sectors of ... more

Aathmika says

When do algae fuels become a commercial reality??

Duncan commented on AlgEternal Technologies Teams with UT and Open Algae3

 This was an interesting article http://www.cleantick.com/portal/news/pages/1043. The idea is to produce 16 times more algae than existing technologies. The process allows algae to be cultured in vertical bio-reactors rather than in the ... more

Algalsolution posted Rapeseed, Jatropha, Palm - Oil1

We have just sold every litre of oil that we can produce, and are looking for a further 30,000 MT of Rapeseed, Jatropha or Palm OIL per month. more

Jacintha posted UABC Researchers Mutate Dunaliella salina Using Ultra-violet Rays for Increased Production of Triglycerides28

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

Krupali posted A forum to discuss carbon capture and storage using algae33

http://www.powerplantccs.com/forum/Algae nova is right. There is no one to fend for us. We need to save ourselves.Algae to oil is all our eyes are on.But the world may reach a ... more

Algalsolution commented on Materials needed to build a PBR7

Hi Paulo, We beleive that we have the most cost effective bioreactor, and are prepared to share our knowledge on signature of a non disclosure agreement. more

Algalsolution commented on QUESTION3

Fossil fuel has not run out yet. When it begins to we will see panic, hardship and more wars. Why not prepare pre-emptively. more

Aathmika posted Algae gene modification hots up in India too !2

Stephen Mayfield, director, San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, University of California, said: “Countries with a well-trained technological force like India will have an enormous advantage, but only if investments ... more

Richard commented on 20,000,000 gallons of algae oil / biodiesel per acre per annum42

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

Aathmika posted High cholesterol Algae !!4

The 24-hour circadian clock found in human cells is the same as that found in algae!A study conducted by Researchers from Britain's Cambridge and Edinburgh universities claims this. What's more ! ... more

Richard commented on Algae fuel forecast for the decade7

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

Richard commented on Therapeutic Drugs from Algae!8

Can u tellme what are these speciality chemicals! more

Manohar commented on Massive algae-powered airship moves to NASA?s Ames Research Center1

WOW 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

Manohar commented on Final Showdown; modern bioreactor vs. open ditches, raceways,etc.57

Alan ! Well said. There is no arguement left for open raceway ponds model anymore. More than the cost, the foot print draws my attention, although there is a huge diff ... 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

Manohar posted Prof S Elumalai of Presidency college get DRDO nod for algae biofuel research29

Prof S. Elumalai has been a serious researcher on algae from bio fuel. It is heartening to note that my city Chennai is now getting big time in the oil ... more

Manohar commented on Algae and human waste to run cars in New York !!?12

This is something similar to what is being tried in California."An algae-based wastewater treatment project is planned to be started in May, at Laguna wastewater treatment plant in the city ... 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

Manohar commented on An Important Algae Biofuel Happening in India10

Good to know that India too is joining the algae biofuel race. There is an urgent need for a number of private companies to team up with the best of ... more

Manohar commented on Algae biofuel costing - Questionable ?!?89

Vertigro is an interesting concept, to have tall pbrs like the one's Alan designs, next to a coal plant to consume the CO2 and grow algae  24 hours. IN once ... more

Aathmika posted Parry's nutraceutical's Spirulina - one of its kind in the world5

Parry Nutraceuticals is one of the rare organic manufacturers of spirulina available  in the world after organic rule changes. To most manufacturers, it has become unviable to make organic spirulina. Parrys and Valensa have ... 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

Jacintha posted USDA advisoray recommends algae for funding !!25

 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

Manohar posted WHEN WHATand WHERE1

World Health Energy Holdings, Inc. gets a ticker symbol of WHEN  , a public holding company operating in the alternative energy sector. That is a terrific symbol to get. WHAT's ... 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