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Iowa State University’s First Pilot-scale Algal Production Facility Nears Completion

An algal production facility located at the BioCentury Research Farm will be operational by November. This is the first facility at Iowa State University that can produce large amounts of algal biomass.

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Researchers Feed Pigs, Chickens High-protein Fungus Grown on Ethanol Leftovers

Initial studies show a fungus grown in the leftovers of ethanol production could be a good energy feed for pigs and chickens.

 

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Researchers Create Biobased Coatings with Antibacterial Properties

Michael Kessler, associate professor of materials science and engineering, has teamed up with Byron Brehm-Stecher, associate professor of food science and human nutrition, and Richard Larock, distinguished professor emeritus of chemistry, to develop soybean oil-based coatings that have antibacterial properties.

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Workshop Focuses on New Biobased Products and Technology

Pilot Plant Update

BioCentury Research Farm Update

Stover Harvest Collection Project Wins Sustainable Biofuels Award

Clark Researches Consumer Beliefs about Various Fluid Milk Products

Iowa State Remembers Painter Youssef Asar, Artist-in-Residence

News Briefs

• Polymers Environmental Comparator Now Available
• Food Product Development Team Wins Third at AACC Competition
• Van Leeuwen Receives Award
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