Month: July 2025

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New method uses microalgae to create eco-friendly carbon fibers for manufacturing

Carbon fibers are essential in aviation, wind energy, and lightweight construction. However, since they are...
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Circular bioprocess extracts valuable chemicals from algae

Engineered photosynthetic algae could be used within sunlight-powered sustainable chemical biofactories using a new circular...
Various stages of seaweed harvesting and processing by the ocean.

DOE: up to $10 Million for Algal Systems Research

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced up to $10...
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Siemens Automates Microalgae Farming at Iceland’s VAXA

Rows of photobioreactors line the production hall, giving the facility an atmosphere that feels straight...
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New Algae System Helps Arizona Farmers Produce

Arizona farmer Ed Curry is passionate about the green, red, and yellow chile peppers he...
Test tubes with various algal pigments arranged in a star pattern.

Microalgae Growing as a Natural Food Coloring Alternative

Microalgae are emerging as a promising source of natural food coloring alternatives. A recent government...
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ICM-CSIC Researchers Develop More Efficient Production Systems

For the first time, a study led by the Institut de Ciències del Mar of the...
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Automating a Spirulina Microalgae Farm

Over the past two decades, spirulina has gained significant attention as a powerful superfood, largely...
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It’s time for new perspectives on algae

Algae don’t get the credit or attention they deserve. They are responsible for much of...