Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Way to extract biodiesel from bacteria

Scientists have developed a way to extract biodiesel from bacteria that is structurally similar to conventional fuel. This means it works with existing engines, which is a huge advantage over current biofuels. Biofuel is carbon-neutral, and large scale acquisition would happen in a laboratory, not through drilling into the Earth.

More info: http://bit.ly/17TXrk7

Photo credit: Image: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library
Photo: Scientists have developed a way to extract biodiesel from bacteria that is structurally similar to conventional fuel. This means it works with existing engines, which is a huge advantage over current biofuels. Biofuel is carbon-neutral, and large scale acquisition would happen in a laboratory, not through drilling into the Earth. More info: http://bit.ly/17TXrk7 Photo credit: Image: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo Library
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