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SUMMARY:The constraints on growing algae for biofuel - Nic Ross\, Plant Me
 tabolism Group
DTSTART:20111021T120000Z
DTEND:20111021T123000Z
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DESCRIPTION:The predicted onset of 'peak oil' in either this decade or the
  next\, as well\nas the need to reduce GHG emissions in order to mitigate 
 climate change\, have made the development of clean and renewable energy s
 ources an important area of research. Microalgae are potentially an excell
 ent source of biofuels: they are highly productive and can be grown on non
 -arable land\, and so do not compete with food crops. However\, biodiesel 
 from algae is currently not economically feasible. This talk will introduc
 e some of the limitations that affect the productivity of algae\, and the 
 current 'gap' to feasibility.
LOCATION:Department of Plant Sciences\, Large Lecture Theatre
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