Derek Lapiska

Derek Lapiska

My name is Derek Lapiska. I recently completed my undergraduate degree in chemical engineering with minors in biochemical and biomedical engineering from the University of Delaware. In 2011, I joined the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) as the New Technology Associate.

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Electrofuels: Better Than Biofuels?

. by Derek Lapiska

You know biofuels, but what about electrofuels? Electrofuels are a category of highly efficient biofuel production schemes whereby algae and other microorganisms utilize solar-derived electricity, hydrogen, or metal ions to convert carbon dioxide to fuels. No petroleum or biomass needed.