Ames Lab and Catilin look to capitalize on oil extraction from algae

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… Continue Reading

Alternative energy companies keep coming: Zeachem, Catilin, Range Fuels, Sopogy

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… Continue Reading