Modern biofuels have been touted as a greener alternative to petrol and diesel since the early 1900s.It seems like a good idea on paper, and they do work – but their use and production doesn’t ...

Biofuels are an environmentally-friendly, low-cost and renewable energy source that show promise for reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Although many biofuels have been created from plant and animal ...

Breakthrough for biofuel production from tiny marine algae Date: November 20, 2013 Source: University of California, San Diego Summary: Researchers have developed a method for greatly enhancing ...

Colorado Mountain College’s Rifle campus strives to stay on the forefront of leading integrated technologies. Dr. Dennis Zhang is one example of the outstanding faculty bringing this leading ...

When algae is discussed as an alternative source of biofuel, it's often in tones of breathless excitement; many green tech boosters believe that the slimy goo can be turned into fuel superior to that ...

Sequencing algae's genome may aid biofuel production Date: November 19, 2015 Source: University of Washington Summary: The complete genetic makeup of a species of ecologically important algae ...

A look at the advances made in algal based biofuel over 2011 and ideas as to where the industry should head in the future. After successful, large scale experiments is it now time to invest in ...

Its production is based on harvesting and cultivating algae, which is then converted into biofuels. They are widely popular for environmental sustainability as they reduce the carbon footprint.

Modern biofuels have been touted as a greener alternative to petrol and diesel since the early 1900s. It seems like a good idea on paper, and they do work – but their use and production doesn’t come ...