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OriginOil to sell tech, and not oil?
"The technology company, which doesn't intend to manufacture algae feedstock or oil, aims to make its technology modules globally available so that everyone has access to low-cost energy." - so says CEO of OriginOil - Read More
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Challenges in intro-ing CO2 and nutrients - OriginOil
One of the primary challenges is how to optimally introduce carbon dioxide and nutrients needed by the growing algae culture without disrupting or over-aerating it (2008) - Read More
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Prominent algae scientist praises OriginOil
OriginOil announced that a prominent algae scientist, Professor Emeritus Takaaki Maekawa, has made a positive evaluation of the company's technology. Takaaki Maekawa is professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. His recent research themes have included "Development of Controlled Ecological Life Support system with Co2 Fixation, Algae, Solid Fermentation." Professor Maekawa reviewed the initial algae production metrics from OriginOil's first Helix BioReactor prototype.(Oct 2008) - Read More
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originOil's Helix Bioreactor
(Oct 2008) Origin Oil Inc. has developed an internally illuminated bioreactor, called the Helix Bioreactor. Chief Executive Officer Riggs Eckelberry said the LED-lit bioreactors provide algae with only the wavelengths of light needed to stimulate growth.
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