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Green gold: prospecting for algae oil

Dr Gary Caldwell, School of Marine Science and Technology, Âé¶¹´«Ã½

¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð/°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý 15th March 2011, 17:30 - 18:30

Use of liquid biofuels, currently produced from crops, raises concerns about taking arable land away from food production. Dr Caldwell considers the potential of marine algae as an alternative in biodiesel production. Part of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Science Fest at Âé¶¹´«Ã½, hosted by Beacon North East.