Ancient diatoms could make biofuels, electronics and health food -- at the same time

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Ancient diatoms could make biofuels, electronics and health food -- at the same time
Description (Oregon State University) Diatoms, tiny marine life forms that have been around since the dinosaurs, could finally make biofuel production from algae truly cost-effective -- because they can simultaneously produce other valuable products such as semiconductors, biomedical products and even health foods.
Imported on 29 Sep 2012, 11:34
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