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I thought the limiting problem with this type of technology was that the type of algae needed was very expensive to obtain. I'm no bio-nut though.
by physcab 18y ago
I thought the limiting problem with this type of technology was that the type of algae needed was very expensive to obtain. I'm no bio-nut though.
- baguasquirrel 18y agoThis ought not be a problem. It's an up-front cost. The algae reproduces on its own after you seed it in your grow ponds, yes? The whole concept is centered around harvesting the said algae after that.
- joe_the_user 18y agoYes, initial cost of algae could not be a problem since it reproduces itself. But how effectively it reproduces itself over time is problem I've read about - the algae that's good for biodiesel tends to be out-competed by general-purpose algae that blows in over time. I am not sure how the "breakthrough" in this article relates to this problem.