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 ...

(Nanowerk News) Using light as an energy source, photosynthetic microalgae can be used to produce products like biofuels and cosmetics. But algae grown in a reactor block out the light on which they ...

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 ...

For many of us, we need a dose of caffeine to get started. But it turns out that humans are not the only ones who can be activated by coffee, it can also be used to develop high-quality biodiesel, as ...

Finding an ideal precursor for biodiesel production has until now been an elusive task because the two commonly used “feedstocks” each come with their own set of challenges. The first, vegetable oils, ...

Researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after 'feeding' and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. Two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after 'feeding ...