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I thought bioengineered algae oil (e.g. http://algawise.com/ http://algawise.com/) was supposed to help us save the planet, seeing as it's both healthier and mo
by Sephr 8y ago
I thought bioengineered algae oil (e.g. http://algawise.com/ http://algawise.com/) was supposed to help us save the planet, seeing as it's both healthier and more sustainable than palm oil.
- greglindahl 8y agoIf it worked, sure. Just like cellulosic biofuels, mentioned in the article. Neither is cost-effective, despite a fair amount of investment.
- FlyMoreRockets 8y agoThe problem with algae derived oil is the algae requires lots of fertilizer. We need to grow azolla to use as a feedstock. It is remarkably efficient at pulling both nitrogen and carbon from the atmosphere, able to double in mass every 2-3 days in ideal conditions with minimal inputs other than sunlight and water. Makes a fairly good fertilizer, too.