17 Advantages and Disadvantages of Algae Biofuel
Biofuels are a growing industry of energy products that we are using every day. Everything from diesel to ethanol helps us to continue taking advantage of the benefits of modern infrastructure while reducing the impact those activities have on the environment. https://futureofworking.com/7-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-algae-biofuel/ Visit the Hands-on Investigation Module of the TMA BlueTech Curriculum to see curriculum […]
Make Bioplastics From Algae: A Very Cool Project
Everyone these days wants to make bioplastics from algae. If you were born before 1960, you probably remember the famous line from “The Graduate.” A well meaning, drunk family friend wanting to give Dustin Hoffman helpful advice about what line of work he should go into, boozily replied “Plastics.” https://making-biodiesel-books.com/algae-bioproducts/algae-bioplastics/make-bioplastics-from-algae/ Visit the Hands-on Investigation Module […]
Algal biofuel: the long road to commercial viability
The green technology sector has fallen out of love with algae as a feedstock for biofuel production, but there is hope yet for algae-derived fuel in the long-term. What are the recent advances that are refining the production processes that could see algal biofuel compete with petroleum in the decades to come? https://www.power-technology.com/features/algal-biofuels-challenges-opportunities/ Visit the […]
Biofuels from algae: challenges and potential
Algae biofuels may provide a viable alternative to fossil fuels; however, this technology must overcome a number of hurdles before it can compete in the fuel market and be broadly deployed. These challenges include strain identification and improvement, both in terms of oil productivity and crop protection, nutrient and resource allocation and use, and the […]
Tides of Trouble: Increased Threats to Human Health and Ecosystems from Harmful Algal Blooms
The proliferation of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) is a matter of growing global environmental health concern. Climate change may be contributing to the conditions that allow these blooms to flourish.To address this rising tide of trouble, NRDC recommends increased support for research, adoption of improved policies and regulations related to monitoring for and responding to […]
STEM Flicks: From Algae to Biofuel
In this episode of STEM Flicks, Delta High School student Esmeralda Rodriguez talks with PNNL scientists about their work making biofuel from algae. Visit the Earth Science Inquiry Deep Dive Module of the TMA BlueTech Curriculum to see curriculum connections.
Algae Harnessed to Make Clean Water, Clean Power
Pollution in the world’s lakes, rivers and bays is creating conditions in which algae thrive, but other forms of life suffer. Scientists have found they can put those algae to work cleaning up that pollution, and help generate clean power in the process. VOA’s Steve Baragona visited the Port of Baltimore to see how it […]
Algae Farming
“What’s in the water out there?” If it’s wastewater, the answer is probably: nitrogen and phosphorus. Water treatment centers have traditionally just cleaned the water, using chemicals and bacteria. They are now seeking more sustainable alternatives in the midst of stricter scrutiny and higher environmental standards. One of those alternatives is algae farming. Read full […]