Microalgae - The green gold of biotechnology
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11 September, 2014
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microalgae, green gold, biotechnology, renewable energy, sustainability
Microalgae are simple photosynthetic organisms that can produce the sustainable fuels of the future as well as next-generation pharmaceuticals – but how does it all work and what are the challenges?
Dr Bojan Tamburic will explain microalgae, biofuels, algal biofuels and his research on creating renewable energy from this source to combat the global energy challenge.
UTS Science in Focus is a free public lecture series showcasing the latest research from prominent UTS scientists and researchers.
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