Tag Archives: Algae systems for carbon capture

Advanced Manufacturing CRC project aims to solve methane remediation problems in mine air vents

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jacqui Martin

Category: Insight, News, Partnerships, Profiles, Program Themes. Tagged: Algae systems for carbon capture, James Cook University, MBD Energy, Methane.

Biological know-how, engineering and infrastructure inputs are key to a new partnership project between the AMCRC, James Cook University and the private sector, aimed at solving the biological and technical problems associated with remediation of coal mine methane (CMM). “This innovative two stage methane to …

PhD introduction: Pedro de Paula Silva, James Cook University

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jacqui Martin

Category: All, Partnerships, Profiles. Tagged: Algae systems for carbon capture, JCU.

Algae grows faster than any other crop growing on land. Microalgae, more commonly known as seaweeds, can grow 20 or 30 times faster than traditional food crops, and does not compete for arable land. Nevertheless, we still need production techniques that will increase productivity and …

Algae grower awarded for innovation

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Jacqui Martin

Category: News, Partnerships. Tagged: Algae systems for carbon capture, MBD Energy.

It grows at a phenomenal rate, can be harvested daily and can be turned into almost anything from fuel to food to medicine. It’s algae, and a company which has invested in producing it from carbon emissions has been awarded a major industry prize for …

Next Generation Processes

Posted on August 30, 2011 by AMCRC Team

Category: All, Program Themes. Tagged: Algae systems for carbon capture, Next Generation Processes, Rapid composite materials maufacturing.

“Applying advanced manufacturing processes to science” Focused on developing intellectual property for the purpose of demonstrating processes for advanced materials shaping, mass removing, mixing and the scaling of CO2 capturing technologies from the bench to demonstrator stage. Project Examples - With a collaboration utilising expertise from …

Carbon-capture support spurs MBD’s $100m IPO

Posted on August 1, 2011 by AMCRC Team

Category: All, News. Tagged: Algae systems for carbon capture, Next Generation Processes.

Tracy Lee The Australian 1 August 2011 “VICTORIAN-based MBD Energy is preparing to launch an initial public offering next year, bringing forward its float plans after receiving strong support for its carbon capture technology…” Click here to read more

A successful partnership: MBD Energy + James Cook University

Posted on May 9, 2011 by AMCRC Team

Category: All, Partnerships, Program Themes. Tagged: Algae systems for carbon capture, Next Generation Processes.

The project between MBD Energy, a Melbourne based company focused on adoption of safe, commercially and environmentally sustainable carbon capture and recycling, and James Cook University is an exciting development that could transform the energy and agricultural industries. The project focuses on using microalgae for …

MBD Energy Receives $5M funding from Advanced Manufacturing CRC

Posted on July 29, 2010 by AMCRC Team

Category: All. Tagged: Algae systems for carbon capture.

Industry leader MBD Energy Receives $5M funding from Advanced Manufacturing CRC to fund Carbon Capturing and Recycling Projects. More information ….