Algae could transform food and energy production by 2034, with markets projected to reach $81 billion. These microscopic organisms offer 10-100x greater fuel yields than conventional crops while providing complete protein and requiring minimal land or water resources.
Scientists have engineered electro-biodiesel—a revolutionary fuel made from CO₂, water, and renewable electricity that achieves 4.5% solar-to-molecule efficiency, 45 times better than soybean biodiesel, with potential for negative emissions. While pilot plants in Dresden and Chile demonstrate feasibility, commercial adoption hinges on solving catalyst degradation, slashing costs from $3/gallon to parity with fossil diesel, and scaling to gigawatt-level production. By 2034, the electrofuel mar...
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