Search Results for 'Microalgae'

Euglena, Petrobas Research to implement R&D to develop large-scale production technology for microalgae oil for biofuels

September 3, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Japan, Euglena and Petronas Research, a subsidiary of Malaysian energy firm Petroliam Nasional have inked an agreement to implement a joint research with a mission to materialize the future large-scale commercial production of microalgae oil for SAF and other biofuels. Euglena and Petronas Research will form partnership to develop microalgae technology which includes cultivation, […]

Designer creates microalgae material that stimulates plant growth

September 2, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In Germany, designer Laura Bordini has created packaging from microalgae that stimulates plant growth when it ends up in the environment. Called “By Osmosis,” the concept illustrates how packaging can have a useful second life, creating a circular process. Bordini sources the microalgae biomass from a waste disposal center in Lindlar, Germany. The concept has […]

DSU researchers get $300,000 grant for microalgae research

January 3, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In North Dakota, Biodiesel Magazine reported that the USDA recently awarded two Delaware State University researchers a three-year just under $300,000 grant for a project that could leverage the properties of microalgae toward energy and cancer treatment purposes. The research is being led by Ali Parsaeimehr, Principal Investigator (PI) and DSU Postdoctoral Researcher, and Gulnihal […]

Fish for Fido: Corbion launces microalgae fermentation DHA for pet food

October 2, 2023 | Rebecca Gendron

In the Netherlands, Corbion has launched AlgaPrime DHA P3 to meet demand for sustainable active nutrition in the pet food industry. Produced via microalgae precision fermentation, AlgaPrime™ DHA P3 offers an alternative to marine sources of omega-3 and has a better carbon footprint. It provides the highest level of DHA on the market in biomass […]

Brazilian researchers cultivate microalgae for biofuel production

April 27, 2023 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Brazil, the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) said a group of researchers from Brazil’s State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) have cultivated microalgae in a laboratory setting under carefully controlled conditions. Their primary aim was to harness the metabolites, particularly lipids, produced by these microorganisms to create biofuels. Luisa Fernanda Ríos, one of the authors […]

Brazilian researchers make advances in microalgae production using metabolites

April 19, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Brazil, a group of researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil have grown microalgae under controlled conditions in a laboratory in order to use their metabolites, especially lipids, with the prime purpose of producing biofuel. The study is reported in an article published in the journal Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. The […]

Petronas teams with SEDC Energy to develop microalgae for biofuel

February 8, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Malaysia, PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd (PRSB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), have signed an agreement to develop technology for microalgae oil production. Under the agreement, PRSB and SEDC Energy will jointly develop algae production technology which includes cultivation, harvesting and extraction of […]

Petronas, SEDC Energy to develop microalgae oil for sustainable aviation fuel

February 8, 2023 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Malaysia, Petronas Research (PRSB), a subsidiary of local oil company Petronas, and SEDC Energy, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), have signed an agreement to develop technology for microalgae oil production. Under the terms of the agreement, PRSB and SEDC Energy will jointly develop algae production technology which includes cultivation, harvesting and […]

Microalgae nutrition and cosmetics firm raises $15.7 million

December 5, 2022 | Rebecca Gendron

In France, Microphyt, a producer of microalgae-based natural solutions for nutrition and well-being, has announced a Series B fund raise of €15 million (US$15.7 million). Microphyt says the funds will be used to accelerate new product development and commercialization of its portfolio as well as to increase production of Microphyt’s industrial platform in Baillargues. Microphyt […]

Sarawak to launch microalgae production facility in February 2023

December 2, 2022 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Malaysia, Borneo Post Online reported that Sarawak’s premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that a microalgae production facility is expected to be launched by February next year. He noted the five-hectare algae production facility will mark the state government’s commitment to achieve greener and cleaner coal power generation. “I am proud of […]