In Korea, Aju Daily News reported that a state-run research body in South Korea has discovered a method to quickly cultivate a microalgal strain from cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae, that can produce twice as much biofuel as other microorganisms due to rapid proliferation.
According to the report, this research opened the way for researchers to commercialize cyanobacteria-based carbon-neutral fuels.
A research team from the National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR) would conduct additional studies to reveal the characteristics of the microalgal strain identified as Pseudanabaena mucicola GO0704 and lay the foundation for genetic engineering research to increase productivity, according to the Ministry of Environment.
“Microalgae also have a greenhouse gas reduction effect that absorbs carbon dioxide, making it a promising next-generation biofuel material,” said senior NBIR researcher Kim Chang-mu.
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