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Thursday, August 19, 2010

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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