Wind – Sea – Algae Offshore Algae Cultivation for Biofuels and Beyond

The first algae strains have been put in the ponds near Onsevig. Biologist and Deputy Director Poul Madsen from Green Center was leading the inauguration when the first algae was put in the ponds at the end of June. The first strains are local algae strains of the species Rhizoclonium collected in nearby lakes and creeks.

Over the summer, the algae will be tested for their ability to extract nutrients from the surface water pumped through the ponds. The objective is to achive a cycle in which the algae will clean the water before being led in to the sea. The algae will be collected, dried and used as fertilizer on local farms.

Within the next couple of weeks the other two ponds will be cultivating algae currently being grown in the laboratories at Roskilde University.

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8th, 9th, & 10th September, 2009, India

Last date of Abstract Submission is May 15th 2009
Participants are invited to submit abstracts on topics within the scope of the Summit. Proposals for presentation will be reviewed by the Committe on the basis of 500 word abstracts.

The main objective of the Summit is to provide an improved up-to-date understanding of the next generation feedstocks and technologies in Algae Biofuel Industry. The Summit will be an excellent platform to disseminate information regarding recent research and development activities in the field of Algae, mass production systems, Photobioreactor technologies and other important areas of Algae Biofuel Industry. In view of Biofuels emerging as a trillion dollar futuristic industry, the summit shall bring out many value added consulting opportunities for the speakers as well as industry experts. The technical & financial topics of summit will cover the entire Algae Biofuel Industry.

Read more at the Summit website

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Edited by Ami Ben-Amotz, Juergen Polle, and Subba Rao, to be released May 2009 by Science Publishers, Enfield, NH, USA.

The genus Dunaliella has been one of the most studied members of Chlorophyceae and is represented by 27 species, of which 23 are from salt water. Species of Dunaliella occur in freshwater, euryhaline habitats of all continents, oceans including the Dead Sea and even the salt lakes of the Antarctic. These extremophiles thrive in habitats with a wide range of salinity, pH, light intensity and temperature.

This volume presents a state-of-the art research in biochemistry, molecular biology and medical application. A glossary of specialized terms is appended. Each chapter is contributed by an expert or group of experts dedicated to increase our understanding of Dunaliella. All the chapters were reviewed internally by their colleagues, editors and external reviewers; this was followed by a final revision.

The book provides a balanced multi-disciplinary communication and contributes to our understanding of this unique alga. It is addressed to graduate students and scientists as a summary of current thoughts on  Dunaliella.

For ordering information please click here.

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