Young Lab
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Young Lab part of $10.7 million DOE-funded study of diatoms for next-gen biofuels
Phaeodactylum tricornutum is a microscopic, single-celled algae with outsized potential. It is a leading contender to improve sustainable production of biodiesel and other products using seawater and carbon dioxide as raw materials. It captures and stores energy from light, grows quickly and contains a high proportion of lipids, which provide… Read MoreJan. 20, 2018
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Doctoral student Alexandra Leamy wins P.E.O. Scholar Award
Phaeodactylum tricornutum is a microscopic, single-celled algae with outsized potential. It is a leading contender to improve sustainable production of biodiesel and other products using seawater and carbon dioxide as raw materials. It captures and stores energy from light, grows quickly and contains a high proportion of lipids, which provide… Read MoreApr. 22, 2013