Not exact matches
For the first time, Propel has started selling a
biodiesel blend partially
made from
algae.
In 1978 the DOE began trying to
make biodiesel from
algae, but the program ended 18 years later after the government concluded the concept wasn't economically feasible.
The scientists first genetically modified E. coli to consume sugar and secrete engine - grade
biodiesel, which can float to the top of a fermentation vat — no need for distilling, purifying or breaking cells open to get the oil out, as is the case for
making biodiesel from
algae.
For the record, I do support merging the 2 technologies, especially plug - in hybrids with an engine powered by
biodiesel made from
algae.
As tricky as
making wine is - growing yeast for food, or
algae for
biodiesel, is about 100 times more difficult - at scale.
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Biodiesel From
Algae
Though
biodiesel is most popularly
made from restaurant grease and vegetable oil, it can also be created from corn, soybeans, and
algae.
The
algae can be harvested and
made into
biodiesel fuel and feed for animals.
We hope they'll soon be able to use second - generation
biodiesel made from
algae.
They're also able to run on
biodiesel (
made from waste cooking oil or
algae, preferably).
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