Sustainable Algal Biofuels Consortium
Biochemical Conversion of Algal Biomass and Fuel Testing
Overview
The primary objective is to evaluate biochemical (enzymatic) conversion as a potentially viable strategy for converting algal biomass into lipid-based and carbohydrate-based biofuels. Secondary objective is to test the acceptability of algal biofuels as replacements for petroleum-based fuels.
“Developing the next generation of biofuels is key to our effort to end our dependence on foreign oil and address the climate crisis – while creating millions of new jobs that can’t be outsourced.”
— Dr. Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy
SABC Team and Organization
- The project led by Dr. Gary Dirks and administered by ASU
- The R&D will be carried out primarily by ASU, NREL and SNL
- Additional contributions from Georgia Institute of Technology, Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory, Colorado School of Mines, SRS Energy, Lyondell Chemical Company, and Novozymes
- 24 month scope of work primarily focused on biochemical conversion of algal residuals and whole algal cells
Staff and Partners
Partners
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Arizona State University
- NREL
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Georgia Tech
- School of Mines Colorado
- SRS Energy
- Novozymes
