One of the companies
working on algae - based biodiesel is Solazyme (we already wrote about their algae - B100
There are dozens of companies and more universities
working on algae to biofuel processes.
Current research ranges from
work on algae strains that can turn sunlight into hydrogen fuel to the inkjet - style printing of photovoltaic cells — a technique that could greatly cut solar - energy costs if it worked on a large scale.
Not exact matches
Area Assemblyman Gary Finch does credit the Governor for funding
work on the blue / green
algae problems in our lakes.
You just don't get a lot of biomass and
on an economic scale that means it would not
work to use this
alga.
Another person, brought in to
work on a project
on unicellular
algae, had «never looked at diatoms before he came here,» explains Gibby, but «he was very good at diving... he had to be able to dive to collect the specimens.»
Much of Krejci's research so far has focused
on trying to
work out how the
algae generate the crystals, with an eye to making the process even more strontium - selective.
The
work is part of a growing field called optogenetics, and used light - activated proteins from photosynthetic
algae to switch nerve cells
on and off.
Work on Aquarius has so far given valuable insights into the physiology of corals and their symbiotic
algae, the effects of herbivorous fish
on coral growth, and the resistance of sponges to higher temperatures and levels of carbon dioxide.
In a report in G3, researchers Gavriel Matt and James Umen describe their
work on the green
alga Volvox carteri, an intriguing species that has recently and independently evolved a simple germ — soma division.
The Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) is seeking a dynamic, innovative and creative phycologist to conceive, design and conduct a program of independent and collaborative, field and collection - based systematic research
on algae; to publish results of scientific research; to contribute to and provide advice
on the development and use of the National Herbarium of Canada
algae collection; and to
work with other museum staff
on the development and production of exhibits, outreach and educational programs.
I'm also taking the proper doses of B12, Turmeric with no bioperin daily,
Algae based Omega 3's, D3, basically everything but an iodine source which I am
working on.
Even in Antarctica, blue - green
algae carry
on their
work using the high - powered electrons made in photosynthesis.
It does not matter if it is high tide, low tide, daylight or dark these crabs are at
work feeding
on algae.
On this stage, the action happens in the future anterior: the work for Art in General will have materialized as a double obstruction, via an interruption of the normal cleaning process in a fish tank at NY Aquarium in Coney Island, leading to an accumulation of algae on both the «screen» and the transparent polyhedron, and the invisibility of figure and ground in the «flooded museum»
On this stage, the action happens in the future anterior: the
work for Art in General will have materialized as a double obstruction, via an interruption of the normal cleaning process in a fish tank at NY Aquarium in Coney Island, leading to an accumulation of
algae on both the «screen» and the transparent polyhedron, and the invisibility of figure and ground in the «flooded museum»
on both the «screen» and the transparent polyhedron, and the invisibility of figure and ground in the «flooded museum».
On this front, there are numerous companies and universities (they multiply to quickly to track)
working to commercialize
algae - based emissions recycling processes.
(Some people have suggested replacing lost sea ice with artificial floes, but this would be unlikely to
work because
algae — the basis of the entire food chain that ultimately provides seals for the bears — grows only
on real ice.)
A subsidiary of Brazilian cement giant Votorantim Cimentos, the company is
working with Toronto - based Pond Biofuels
on a project that turns smokestack emissions from the plant into
algae.
«They've proven that their proprietary strain can increase carbon sequestration and the ability of
algae to utilize CO2 and grow higher biomass,» said Mr. Benning, who is compensated for his
work on the Aurora advisory board.
Christoph Benning, a Michigan State University professor of biochemistry whose
work involves
algae, serves
on Aurora's scientific advisory board.
On Santa Cruz Island, we interviewed a prominent marine biologist whose
work demonstrates that the removal of herbivorous reef fish allows for the spread of
algae that inhibits coral growth.
Another fossil fuel company investing in
algae: BP has announced that it will be partnering with Martek Biosciences to
work on advancing development of conversion of sugars into biodiesel, using Martek's «unique
algae - based technologies and intellectual property.
A far safer alternative to conventional inks, says company co-founder and CEO Scott Fulbright, is to use
algae cells as biopigments, and to replace the petroleum - based ink ingredients with plant - based ones, which is what his company has actively been
working on for the last few years.