Is Algae-based Biofuel an Energy Game Changer?
Author: Devon Bass
Published: December 19, 2011 at 10:26 am
Algae is one surprising potential energy source that is showing great promise. It has gained recent media attention as the U.S Navy has announced plans to test the use of algae biofuel in one of its cargo ships. Unlike oil which is only found in underground deposits in certain parts of the world, algae grows in abundance all over the globe. Approximately half of algae’s weight is comprised of lipid oil can be converted into biodiesel. Biodiesel burns more cleanly and efficiently than petroleum.
Showing posts with label Algae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Algae. Show all posts
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Gov't looks into algae potentials
Gov't looks into algae potentials
By ELLALYN B. DE VERA
June 20, 2011, 2:23pm
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has consulted algae experts to look into the potentials of algae as a source of biofuel in the country.
By ELLALYN B. DE VERA
June 20, 2011, 2:23pm
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has consulted algae experts to look into the potentials of algae as a source of biofuel in the country.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Status of Algae Biofuel Industry at Philippines
Status of Algae Biofuel Industry at Philippines
Why Phillipines?
Philippines is one country which does a lot of work in biotech industry, specifically in agricultural biotechnology. The Philippines was the first country in Asia to approve the commercial cultivation of a genetically-modified Bt corn variety in December 2002. The country has so far approved 41 varieties of genetically-modified plants for use in the country. In the Philippines, There are several research institutions which work on developing transgenic crops for food. Some notable institutes are:
Why Phillipines?
Philippines is one country which does a lot of work in biotech industry, specifically in agricultural biotechnology. The Philippines was the first country in Asia to approve the commercial cultivation of a genetically-modified Bt corn variety in December 2002. The country has so far approved 41 varieties of genetically-modified plants for use in the country. In the Philippines, There are several research institutions which work on developing transgenic crops for food. Some notable institutes are:
Friday, February 22, 2008
Fuel from Algae
Business
Fuel from Algae
A startup's new process could make fuel from algae as cheap as petroleum.
Friday, February 22, 2008
By Kevin Bullis
Fuel from Algae
A startup's new process could make fuel from algae as cheap as petroleum.
Friday, February 22, 2008
By Kevin Bullis
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| Green fuel: A startup has developed a method for converting the algae shown here into fuel. Solazyme |
Tuesday, December 7, 1971
Algae fuel
Algae fuel
Algae fuel might be an alternative to fossil fuel and uses algae as its source of natural deposits. Several companies and government agencies are funding efforts to reduce capital and operating costs and make algae fuel production commercially viable.[1] Harvested algae, like fossil fuel, release CO2 when burnt but unlike fossil fuel the CO2 is taken out of the atmosphere by the growing algae.
Algae fuel might be an alternative to fossil fuel and uses algae as its source of natural deposits. Several companies and government agencies are funding efforts to reduce capital and operating costs and make algae fuel production commercially viable.[1] Harvested algae, like fossil fuel, release CO2 when burnt but unlike fossil fuel the CO2 is taken out of the atmosphere by the growing algae.
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