Biofuels
02 Nov, 2006
Mike Packer, at the Cawthron Institute, discusses the use of algae to produce biofuels and hydrogen.
Listen to audio: Biofuels
Duration: 12'33"
Mike Packer is researching how single celled microalgae, like pond scum could potentially be used to make biofuels. These algae are at least three times more efficient at producing oils than land plants. What are the advantages of using algae and how can you make algae produce oils needed for energy?
Programme details: Our Changing World
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- 15 November 2007
