... The purpose of The Oil Prize is to establish a limited market context for algae-derived products if one does not currently exist. In the case of...
We have just launched our new Advanced Ethanol Boiler. These products produce high-grade ethanol which can be used instead of methanol for producing biodiesel....
... That's what I've read everywhere too. Another thing to keep in mind is that while people usually mix ~20% methanol you need significantly more ethanol -...
'Diesel' producing fungus found Updated 14.52 Tue Nov 04 2008 Keywords: Patagonia, diesel, Fungus A tree-living fungus that produces a substance similar to...
Researchers at Khon Kaen University (KKU) in Thailand have discovered a new species of algae, which could be used for the commercial production of biodiesel as...
What is the best method for harvesting microalgal biomass from a simple 2 000Lt raceway pond. Also the best method for extraction, Im finding that hexane is...
List, The story is misleading in one aspect. The "waste" from farmland should normally be plowed back into the field to maintain fertility and the structure...
Hey Bobby, Do you think that the other sources of cellulose would work. There are a verity of non native plants that are choking out the Rio Grande river. It...
I am in Connecticut and own my own warehouse, I am willing to use about 3ooo square feet for an indoor algae farm. My preference is growing algae in tubes,...
Dear All, I have the pleasure to write to you. I'm Assistant lecturer in faculty of science, Egypt. I need to complete my PhD in Germany about "Production of...
Ronald, Thank-you for your questions. Two thing you might want to read, both are in the files.. The first is about algae in general. They grow green algae in...
Eric, That might work - but after you clean out the river - what do you do with factory you build? If some bureaucracy is will to pay for the cleanup - they...
Bobby and Eric, Check my lab/field book.. Fungus converts the corn husks. Bruce ... with ... for the ... <oil_from_algae%40yahoogroups.com>, ... should ... ...
Bobby, ... Err.. to quote my first post -> Only long term issue I can see is once you ... Yea, its an issue that has been staring back in my face since I ...
Shubnum, This question has been addressed several times over the years and will be re-addressed many more times after this. This is one of the major issues...
I've noticed that in still water some settle and others sit at the surface. BB with its oil should come to the surface in a settling tank and you should be...
Bobby, In your reverse osmosis process does your membrane all more than just fresh water to pass? We are looking to use a fairly saline solution to constrict...
Hedy, Yes, that is the key to the alga selection for B.Braunii clones and Eric's Beta Raceway separation systems. The oil rich algae run to the top and flow...
Hi Bruce IS Botryococus braunii growing in saline water? When I see it in nature it is usually in freshwater lakes. Perhaps it is not the same species. Just ...
The following link leads to the patent application #20080274494, dated November 6, 2008, submitted by Malcolm Glen Kertz of Valcent Products. Its title is...
Eric, My apologies - I should have said osmotic pressure reversal. I don't think reverse osmosis will work. Since you will have a mildly salty culture, my...
Hedy, Also found in saline ponds and old mining pits(Texas 572).. The Best Solution for B.Braunii is about 8.8% NaCl and pH about 8.. Have you read the posted...
Hedy, this is a bit more to the point of the growth systems for B.Braunii Autotrophic cultivation of Botryococcus braunii for the production of hydrocarbons...
Hedy, I know I could find the item about the use of B. Braunii to clean up animal waste. From the dairy waste we cane make methane and grow B. Braunii for the...