Dr. Rose Ann Cattolico’s 30-year-old idea is finally blossoming.
As gas prices soar and fears over foreign oil security mount, many scientists and entrepreneurs are looking for new sources of energy. Algae is one alternative that has been tossed around for years but with little promise.
Now a new University of Washington initiative and AXI, a start-up company are trying to wring the potential out of this overlooked biofuel source.
