Algae biofuel—which refers to converting the energy produced by plant-like photosynthetic organisms into biodiesel—has been proposed as an alternative energy source since the early 1950s.

Diving deeper, the fellowship is going to Elizabeth Hann, a doctoral student in plant biology who university officials say is going to use the time to test whether she can grow algae for biofuels ...

Algae grow a lot faster than such better-known biofuel feedstocks as corn or soybeans ... space have moved from the lab stage to the pilot plant stage, and "few have been able to convince ...

Like other plants, algae use the energy from the ... that can be converted into biodiesel. Although algae produces some carbon dioxide when burned, unlike fossil fuels, it's carbon dioxide that ...

As part of the photosynthesis process algae produce oil and can generate 15 times more oil per acre than other plants used for biofuels, such as corn and switchgrass. Algae can grow in salt water ...

His aim is to reduce the cost and energy consumption of algae biodiesel production. Biofuel has long been seen as a potential replacement for petrol. Oils from land plants and algae can be ...

"A significant portion of all drug ingredients is plant-based ... However, using algae for fuel and biodiesel production remains an issue. "The big test is whether [the algae] can be successfully ...

While algae holds tremendous potential, ExxonMobil’s scientists and research partners are also looking into advanced biofuels from another unusual source: plant waste products like grass ...

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Algae and Biofuel Stocks ... used in the world are ethanol and biodiesel. Biomass, which refers to plant-based resources, is used to produce Ethanol ...

Watch this clip to find out why the Pilbara region in Western Australia is considered an ideal location for an algae biofuel production plant. Discover what is required to make it a cost-effective ...

As a result, Rubisco often limits plant growth and crop yield. One species of red algae, Griffithsia monilis ... more efficient and affordable biofuel production; carbon sequestration approaches ...

The biofuels industry produces energy from renewable, plant-based sources like corn, soybeans, and algae. According to a report by Research and Markets, the global biofuel market value for 2020 ...