ExxonMobil e Synthetic Genomics inauguram novas instalações para investigação de biocombustível de algas
(Notícia em Inglês)
ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics have announced the opening of a greenhouse facility enabling the next level of research and testing in their algae biofuels program.
The new facility opened at Synthetic Genomics headquarters in California, moves the project from a laboratory setting to an environment that better reflects real-world conditions for algae production. SGI and ExxonMobil researchers are using the facility to test whether large-scale quantities of affordable fuel can be produced from algae.
In the greenhouse facility, researchers will examine different growth systems for algae, such as open ponds and closed photobioreactors. They will evaluate various algae, including both natural and engineered strains, in these different growth systems under a wide range of conditions, including varying temperatures, light levels and nutrient concentrations. They will also conduct research into other aspects of the algae fuel production process, including harvesting and bio-oil recovery operations.
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ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics have announced the opening of a greenhouse facility enabling the next level of research and testing in their algae biofuels program.
The new facility opened at Synthetic Genomics headquarters in California, moves the project from a laboratory setting to an environment that better reflects real-world conditions for algae production. SGI and ExxonMobil researchers are using the facility to test whether large-scale quantities of affordable fuel can be produced from algae.
In the greenhouse facility, researchers will examine different growth systems for algae, such as open ponds and closed photobioreactors. They will evaluate various algae, including both natural and engineered strains, in these different growth systems under a wide range of conditions, including varying temperatures, light levels and nutrient concentrations. They will also conduct research into other aspects of the algae fuel production process, including harvesting and bio-oil recovery operations.
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