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OriginOil's Hydrogen Harvester generates hydrogen from living algaeOriginOil, Inc. has announced a new invention that generates hydrogen from living algae, providing an additional energy source from bioreactors. In contrast to previously reported developments in the area, the new Hydrogen Harvester™ uses little or no external energy inputs, requires no sulfur deprivation or other "stressing" of the algae, and no genetic modification. The process employs viable, high growth rate, high oil content algae strains. "One of the primary challenges for algae production is to achieve the best-possible energy balance," said Riggs Eckelberry, OriginOil CEO. "By harvesting hydrogen from algae we are able to increase the energy output of virtually any algae production system. The result is a photosynthetic technolog... [more] Unitel Technologies focusses on the production of algal fatty acids for making biofuels from microalgaeCurrently, most of the proposed methods in the biofuels-from-algae space require the extraction of immobilized oil from algal biomass. However, regardless of the oil extraction technique used, and some are more efficient than others, getting to the oil is usually very expensive in terms of capital and energy costs. In some instances, the amount of energy consumed to extract the oil can actually exceed the energy value of the end product. Unitel Technologies, Inc. filed a patent application for a new technology for making biofuels from microalgae. The process involves minimal dewatering, and completely bypasses the energy intensive drying and oil extraction steps. “We decided to develop a technology that sets us apart from the other pl... [more] |
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Biofuel refinery's future uncertain
NETTLETON - If you haven't been by the idle biodiesel plant behind the National Guard Armory lately, you haven't missed much. The stark white refinery, built by the doomed Biodiesel of Mississippi Inc., isn't operating and isn't likely to do so any time soon.
USDA, DOE Partner to Fund Biofuel Genomics Research
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The US Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture is pumping $8.9 million into a new set of research programs that will use genomics and systems biology to improve upon and develop ways to get bioenergy from nonfood fibers in plants.
Biofuel Usage Will Protect Environment, Says Expert
HO CHI MINH CITY, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Experts encourage Vietnamese motor vehicle users to use bio-fuel so as to protect the nation's environment, Vietnam news agency reported Wednesday.
Fueled by grants, Propel makes Bay Area push
At first glance, the price posted on a new, bright green gas pump on Oakland's Grand Avenue seems suspiciously low by Bay Area standards - just $2.50 per gallon. The pump, however, doesn't dispense gasoline, not exactly. It sells E85, a blend that is 15... San Francisco Bay Area - Oakland California - United States - California - Metro Areas
Waste Management going for 'black gold'
Garbage collector plans to offer organic gardening products made from expanded organic waste collection service.
Local author publishes ‘Invasive Plant Medicine’
BRATTLEBORO -- Everyone’s Books on Elliot Street is hosting a book signing/release party for local author Timothy Lee Scott and his new book, "Invasive Plant Medicine," on Friday, Sept. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
[Editorial] What’s the Real Cost?
Last week, Gov. Haley Barbour called a special legislative session to have Mississippi lawmakers vote on a $45 million incentive package for KiOR , a company that produces a crude-oil substitute. KiOR used 20 tons of wood chips in its model plant in Texas to produce 15 barrels of oil.
September 1, 2010
Woman suffers minor injuries after wreck 9/1/2010 11:19:00 AM warren less than 1 hour ago: I wonder if Ms Rangel was talking on her cell phone at the time?????????
VSU celebrates annual Field Day
VSU held its annual 25th Agriculture Field Day on Thursday. The half-day event was sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, a partnership of VSU, Virginia Tech and the U.S. Department of Agriculture .The 2010 field day explored the concep
Japanese Companies Keen On Palm Oil Investments
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Companies in Japan are developing a heightened interest in the investment opportunities in Sabah and its surrounding territories.
