NREL is helping students grow algae on the International Space Station to determine if hydrogen and lipids can be produced in space.
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NREL researchers have discovered a third method of microbial energy production, called "flavin-based electron bifurcation."
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Researchers at NREL have created a catalyst that can be used to convert biomass into a hydrocarbon mixture rich in triptane.
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