Ames Lab and Catilin look to capitalize on oil extraction from algae
Researchers looking to derive fuel from algae just took a big step forward. The Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory, in partnership with Iowa State University, announced a new “nanofarming” technique that would allow people to “harvest” oil from algae while leaving the plants intact to continuously produce more.
Already, they are looking for ways to commercialize their discovery, tapping nanotechnology and biofuel company Catilin to aid them in research, development and eventual marketing plans. The three-year… Continue Reading
Alternative energy companies keep coming: Zeachem, Catilin, Range Fuels, Sopogy
A host of new alternative energy companies have emerged and raised funding.
Here’s a roundup of the latest action, including news at Zeachem, a cellulosic ethanol company; Catilin, a biodiesel company, Range Fuels, another cellulosic company; Sopogy, a solar thermal company; and finally, a note on Greenvolts, a solar company, and a setback at Greenfuel, an algae-biofuel company.
Zeachem — The company, of Menlo Park, Calif. has developed new way to create cellulosic ethanol, which is… Continue Reading