New algae species could be used for biodiesel

The Nation (Thailand)
By The NationPublished on November 1, 2008

Researchers at Khon Kaen University (KKU) have discovered a small species of green algae with commercial potential for biodiesel production.The species has been labelled KKU-S2.

"We can extract oil from this species. Its properties are fit for biodiesel production," said microbiology expert Dr Ratanaporn Leesing.

She heads a team at KKU tasked with exploring sources of biodiesel. It began its mission by looking at small green algae in freshwater sources.

KKU-S2 so far has been found only on the surface of one pond at the university.

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