There are approximately 100,000 species of microalgae, each with their own distinct set of properties. This diversity allows microalgae to flourish in almost every environment on Earth. Mostly they ...

A cross-institutional collaboration has developed a technique to repartition carbon resources from carbohydrates to lipids in microalgae. It is hoped that this method can be applied to biofuel ...

New research using real-world data casts doubt on the energy efficiency of diesel alternatives that come from phytoplankton. Biofuels made from algae have had their time in the sun, with years of ...

TotalEnergies TTE announced that it has partnered with Veolia Environnement S.A. for the development of microalgae at the La Mède biorefinery, with the long-term objective of producing biofuel.

Microalgae (phytoplankton), unlike macroalgae (seaweed), are single-cell microscopic organisms that live in freshwater or marine ecosystems. Through their growth, they produce biomass, which is ...

Zinc oxide nanoparticles boost lipid production in Chlorella vulgaris, enhancing its potential as a biofuel source. (Nanowerk News) As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable ...

French supermajor TotalEnergies is partnering with compatriot Veolia in a microalgae cultivation project with the long-term goal of producing biofuel. TotalEnergies revealed Tuesday it was teaming up ...

As biofuels continue to present challenges, microalgae are gaining momentum as a biofuel energy crop. Researchers show how a combination of monochromatic red and blue LED illumination on one type of ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story. Mazda’s latest concept car, the Vision X-Coupe, features a rotary engine that’s designed to run on biofuel. The fuel is produced by refining ...

WASHINGTON, December 1, 2020 -- Microalgae are a promising source of energy to replace fossil fuels, as they have several advantages over conventional crops used for commercial biodiesel. Microalgae ...

Engineers have developed a technique to repartition carbon resources from carbohydrates to lipids in microalgae. It is hoped that this method can be applied to biofuel production. A ...