Hydroelectric Power
Nothing is perfect on Earth, and that includes the production of electricity using flowing water. Hydroelectric-production facilities are indeed not perfect (a dam costs a lot to build and also can have negative effects on the environment and local ecology), but there are a number of advantages of hydroelectric-power production as opposed to fossil-fuel power production. […]
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 […]
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 […]