Microalgae could fuel Hawaiʻi's renewable future

Tiny, sun-powered organisms found in freshwater pools could soon fuel Hawaiʻi's sustainable future. Researchers at the ...
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Fraunhofer ISE, TMU build ‘aquavoltaic’ system for microalgae production

The system can reportedly reduce electricity costs in aquaculture. It consists of an open raceway pond, a mechanical paddle wheel, a motor and power transmission system, a motor speed control circuit, ...
Big Island Now

University of Hawaiʻi study finds microalgae could fuel state’s renewable energy future

Microalgae excel at capturing carbon dioxide and converting it into high-value compounds such as lipids (oils) and terpenoids ...
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The potential of microalgae biomass as a renewable resource

Microalgae (phytoplankton), unlike macroalgae (seaweed), are single-cell microscopic organisms that live in freshwater or marine ecosystems. Through their growth, they produce biomass, which is ...
Science Daily

Algae-based food goes global: scaling up marine aquaculture to produce nutritious, sustainable food

Terrestrial agriculture provides the backbone of the world's food production system. A new article makes the case for increased investment in algae aquaculture systems as a means of meeting ...
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Climate change threatens food but microscopic algae offer answers

In 2021 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued the first volume of its latest authoritative report on climate change. The United Nations secretary-general branded its findings a “code ...