Welcome to CleanTick - Network with thousands of cleantech researchers and experts - Join CleanTick >>
You are here: Home » Cleantech 360 » News

Institute of Chemical Technology working on next generation low cost super-scale algal biofuel

By on 2011-02-07 22:02:41 in Biofuels & Biomass Power,

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology recently announced that it is working on renewable energy sources like bioelectricity and bio fuels. Recently, Khosla Ventures funded New Zealand based clean-energy company LanzaTech signs deal with Indian Oil Corporation for ethanol production in India. Praj Industries announced a partnership with Soros backed Qteros to accelerate global commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol in countries including India.

According to reports in the Hindustan Times , Institute of Chemical Technology is working on next generation low cost super-scale algal biofuel.

Scientists at the ICT are searching for algal strains that can be used to develop next generation biofuels, as a green alternative to fossil fuels such as petrol.

“For India, where agriculture is the main occupation, both land and fresh water are very important,” said professor Arvind Lali, head, ICT’s Centre for Energy Biosciences. - read more

|

0 Responses to Institute of Chemical Technology working on next generation low cost super-scale algal biofuel

Leave a Reply

20 Things You Can Do @ CleanTick

20 Things @ CleanTick