Japan research team finds new path from seaweed to ethanol

Biofuels Digest
August 18, 2010 Jim Lane

In Japan, scientists from Tohoku University and Tohoku Electric Power Co. have developed a more efficient way to produce ethanol from seaweed using natural yeast discovered by the group as well as a new fermentation method.

The technology will also help seaside power plants get rid of seaweed that is regarded as a nuisance, as it obstructs power generation operations by clogging intakes for power plant cooling water.

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