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Chemistry World
March 12, 2010
Anna Lewcock |
Striking algal oil Algal oil is being touted as a hot new source of environmentally friendly fuel, but methods to work out which strains of algae will be best to use are painfully slow and error-prone.   |
Chemistry World
November 18, 2008
Matt Wilkinson |
The promise of algae As the hype surrounding corn-derived ethanol fades, interest in liquid fuels harvested from an alternative biological source - algae - is rapidly increasing. Several companies' efforts are detailed. |
IEEE Spectrum
April 2008
Willie D. Jones |
The Power of Pond Scum: Biodiesel and Hydrogen From Algae A start-up may have the key to boosting algae's chances as a future fuel, and scientists see a path to hydrogen production from pond scum. |
Chemistry World
April 30, 2013
Anthony King |
Lean green microbe machines For its proponents, algae hold the promise of a green and clean source of fuel, food and even drugs. What is the evidence? |
Chemistry World
October 17, 2013
Jessica Brand |
Enhancing photopigment formation to boost biofuel production Scientists in Australia have developed a nanoparticle light filter system that only lets through wavelengths favorable for microalgae growth. The system could make producing algal biofuels more efficient. |
IEEE Spectrum
November 2010
Pienkos et al. |
Betting on Algal Biofuels Algae could make the perfect renewable fuel. Major oil companies, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Royal Dutch Shell, are studying this idea. |
Industrial Physicist
Aug/Sep 2003
Jennifer Ouellette |
A new wave of microfluidic devices Flexibility and a variety of uses are the key |
Chemistry World
July 15, 2009
Matt Wilkinson |
Exxon and Venter to create fuel of the future Oil giant ExxonMobil has finally entered the biofuel race and signed up biotechnology company Synthetic Genomics (SGI) to help produce next generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae. |
Bio-IT World
May 19, 2004
Julia Boguslavsky |
Is Microfluidics Equipped for HTS? As microfluidics technologies mature and increase in throughput, they are starting to offer a highly accurate, flexible, and economical alternative to conventional high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms. |
Popular Mechanics
May 29, 2008
Chris Ladd |
Algae Startups Confront Promise of Miracle Fuel With Big Summer Two years ago, there were less than a handful of companies chasing the next wave of so-called "pond scum" power. Today, there are dozens, many backed by big energy industry players. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2010
Bruce Bigelow |
ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Open Greenhouse for Algae Biofuels Development Searching for sustainable alternative energy sources. |
IndustryWeek
July 20, 2011
Frank Andorka |
With Ethanol Getting Clipped, What's Next? As the battle over ethanol heats up, the next generation of biofuels waits for its moment in the spotlight. |
Fast Company
July 2010
Anya Kamenetz |
Algae Fuel's Pioneers Research into biofuels made from single-celled organisms is attracting scientists, entrepreneurs, and even Big Oil companies such as ExxonMobil. But some observers question whether the technology is scalable and affordable. |
Fast Company
August 8, 2011
Rachel Z. Arndt |
Maria StrA mme On Making A Lithium-Ion Battery Using Algae Here comes the next generation of innovators revolutionizing batteries. Maria StrA mme was on the research team that developed a battery using algae. |
Outside
May 2008
Elizabeth Hightower |
The Slime Solution Ethanol is so 2007. The future of biofuels is all about chocolate, chicken litter, and, yes, algae. |
Chemistry World
December 22, 2009
Rajendrani Mukhopadhyay |
SlipChip serves up protein crystals A simple microfluidic device requiring no pumps or valves can be used to screen for suitable protein crystallisation conditions, claim US researchers. |
Chemistry World
October 9, 2011
Simon Hadlington |
New probe throws light on cellular lipids Scientists in the US have developed a new sensor that can track and measure lipids in living cells. |
BusinessWeek
December 3, 2007
Gail Edmondson |
Here Comes Pond Scum Power Algae biodiesel isn't practical yet, but startups and giants are enthusiastically exploring the possibilities. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2009
David Lee Smith |
Is Exxon Going Green? Long criticized ExxonMobil is moving in new renewable energy directions. |
Scientific American
August 29, 2005
Patrick DiJusto |
Blue-Green Acres Fighting factory CO 2 emissions with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). |
Popular Mechanics
March 29, 2007
Amanda Leigh Haag |
Pond-Powered Biofuels: Turning Algae into America's New Energy Using a complex photosynthetic process, breakthrough innovators have developed biodiesel and ethanol from an unlikely source that can double its output overnight and just might help give alternative energy the bump it needs. |
The Motley Fool
September 19, 2008
Toby Shute |
Bill Gates' Intriguing Investment The software guru's going green. |
Fast Company
February 1, 2008 |
Is Bacteria Fuel the Next Big Thing? While LS9's research seems promising, bacteria fuel will have some competition to become the fuel of the future. Here's a look at how it compares with three other major players among alternative fuels. |
