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OriginOil's Algae Screen protects an algae culture continuously from microscopic invaders(31/03/2011)
Microscopic invaders, such as rotifers, reduce the value of the algae crop by metabolizing valuable oil and biomass. Additionally, invasions can choke off algae growth and reduce the percentage of daily harvest. The problem exists in all types of growth systems, but most acutely in open ponds. OriginOil, Inc.'s Algae Screen™ is a process that keeps algae healthy and productive by selectively eliminating microscopic predators without the use of... [more]
OriginOil's Hydrogen Harvester generates hydrogen from living algae(26/08/2010)
OriginOil, 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. ... [more]
OriginOil's Single Step Extraction process can help algae producing companies harvest algae efficiently and cost-effectively(28/05/2010)
OriginOil, Inc. has recently launched MAX ONE, its first mobile algae extraction laboratory. A private party of investors and supporters celebrated the unveiling at the company's headquarters in Los Angeles. The trailer-based system will visit algae producing companies in the US to demonstrate how OriginOil's Single Step Extraction™ process can help them harvest their algae efficiently and cost-effectively. The system is capable of extracting ... [more]
New appointments at OriginOil(09/02/2009)
OriginOil, Inc. has announced the appointments of Heather Heath as biochemist and Adam Liegner as research engineer. Heather Heath joins OriginOil as a biochemist who will be developing and managing growth protocols at OriginOil. She comes with an extensive laboratory and molecular biology background that includes measuring enzymatic activities (Enzyme Assays), measuring the concentration of substances in biological liquids (Immunoassays), DNA... [more]
Transforming algae into renewable oil(15/09/2008)
OriginOil, Inc. develops a technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum. Chief Executive Officer Riggs Eckelberry commented the industrialization of algae to oil and its potential to revolutionize the renewable fuels industry: “Biofuels made from food are not viable long term due to land use and food supply problems,” said Eckelberry. “We can’t use just solar, wind or nuclea... [more]
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