Jon assessed algae for potential biodiesel production. Two species were examined, Pediastrum sp. — which has never been assessed for the amount of oil it could produce — and Chlamydomonas sp., which has a known content of oil for biodiesel. The study found that Pediastrum sp. produced about 5% oil per dry mass compared to 24%. for Chlamydomonas sp. Hayes concludes that Pediastrum sp. would not be efficient for biodiesel production.
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