South Dakota Mines lands $1.5M DOE grant to advance mixed algae development

In South Dakota, the South Dakota School of Mines and was recently awarded a $1.5 million Department of Energy grant as part of a $20.2 million initiative funding 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.

Spread across seven states, the selected projects will focus on high-impact research and development to transform algae, including seaweed and other wet waste materials, into low-carbon fuels, chemicals, and agricultural products aimed at reducing emissions in domestic transportation and industry.