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ASU Researchers Convert Algae into Fuel
Algae are simple photosynthetic organisms that are an original carbon source for petroleum products. Researchers at Arizona State University are growing algae and converting it into fuel. In this video ASU researchers explain how their turning simple algae into jet fuel.
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On February 7th, 2011 at 2:53 pm @AlexBerger Said:
I would love to see this come to fruition. Great concept.
On February 7th, 2011 at 3:06 pm Matthew Sheehan Said:
They didn’t really say how quickly any type of fuel could be created. For this to be effective, there would need to be numbers showing:
1. Amount of fuel that could be created by a refinery that is a certain size over a specified amount of time
2. How effective the fuel is and how many items the fuel made from that refinery over the specified amount of time can operate and for how long
I dunno, good idea, just seems like one of those things where if it were possible to recreate on a global scale effectively, it would’ve been done by now. MORE INFO NEEDED!
On February 7th, 2011 at 4:29 pm Carrie Winans Said:
Hey Matt!
Thanks for your questions. While Algae will take some time to grow, as it is a natural product, it actually will take less time than you think. This process is so simple that almost anyone can complete it at home!! Check out this blog posting on how to effectively produce some fuel for yourself: http://articles.pro2sell.com/science/who-wants-to-learn-steps-to-create-algae-fuel-oil-at-home-for-energy-freedom.html
On February 8th, 2011 at 11:21 am fatalgae Said:
To learn about the fast-track commercialization of the algae production industry you may want to contact the National Algae Association, the trade association.
On February 8th, 2011 at 1:09 pm John Gregg Said:
I know some of the people on this team. Top notch thinkers. And I have heard about this idea for a long time. It will be great to see it come alive.
On February 8th, 2011 at 2:59 pm Kendyl Said:
This idea is AMAZING!!! I go to ASU so I’m VERY interested in this research! Good job, Laura!!!