We are constantly pushing our search for optimal feedstocks into advanced realms beyond current technology. The two areas where we are pushing new frontiers are ethanol from biomass and algae production.
Organic Fuels, with its research and project partners, has successfully operated a pilot plant for the conversion of waste biomass from sugarcane production. Over a six month period, we proved that this thermo-biological process, which converts not just cellulosic biomass but also the lignin component, is ready for commercialization.
Since October 2006, we have sponsored a research program at a major research institute in Texas to develop an efficient, low energy process for the extraction of oil from algae. While most research in algae focuses on cultivation techniques, Organic Fuels realized early on that one of the most significant challenges to commercialization of algae as an oil resource was the extraction of the cellular lipids from a microscopic organism without expending large amounts of energy.
Into algae and beyond, we’re working on pragmatic projects with the potential to revolutionize the fuel industry as a sibling of our thriving agricultural economy, finally linking our unending demand for energy sources to our unending capacity for biofuel production. All we need is the right blend of passion, resources, and clever thinking.