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, ...

Zinc oxide nanoparticles boost lipid production in Chlorella vulgaris, enhancing its potential as a biofuel source. (Nanowerk News) As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable ...

New research using real-world data casts doubt on the energy efficiency of diesel alternatives that come from phytoplankton. Biofuels made from algae have had their time in the sun, with years of ...

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have shown how nanotechnology can significantly enhance biofuel production from microalgae. The team, led by Hamidreza Sharifan, Ph.D., assistant ...