Microalgae biofuel yields boosted with nanotechnology

Microalgae biofuel yields boosted with nanotechnology

As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable energy sources such as biofuels is also growing—especially in the transportation sector. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path forward.

Nanotechnology method increases microalgae biofuel yield by 300%

Scientists from the University of Texas at El Paso demonstrated a new technique to improve the yield of biofuel from microalgae. Their study in ACS Applied Bio Materials centers on the microalga Chlorella vulgaris, which is commonly found in freshwater and can be used to produce biofuels.  The researchers demonstrated that doses of zinc oxide… The post New nanotechnology method increases microalgae biofuel yield by 300% appeared first on Researc…