Reviewer Comments - EERE
Reviewer Comments - EERE
Reviewer Comments - EERE
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2011 Algae Platform Review – <strong>Reviewer</strong> <strong>Comments</strong><br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong> <strong>Comments</strong> are direct transcripts of commentary and material provided by the Platform’s<br />
Review Panel. They have not been edited or altered by the Biomass Program.<br />
Presenter Response<br />
5. Technology Transfer and Collaborations<br />
Please comment on the degree to which the project adequately interfaces and coordinates with other<br />
institutions and projects to provide additional benefits to the Biomass Program, such as publications,<br />
awards, or others.<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong> <strong>Comments</strong><br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 1<br />
The potential is there if brought to fruition.<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 2<br />
Checking the model would lead to more tech transfer (i.e check the algal physiology literature, check<br />
physical sites for co-location).<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 3<br />
Transfer of know-how gained in this effort should be straightforward, and the PIs are commented for<br />
planning to publish their results in the peer-reviewed literature.<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 4<br />
See comments under Relevance.<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 5<br />
The main technology transfer effort seems to be toward adapting the model to other countries/regions.<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 7<br />
Publicatoins and presentations ensure good tech transfer.<br />
Presenter Response<br />
6. Overall Impressions<br />
Please provide an overall evaluation of the project, including strengths, weaknesses, the project<br />
approach, scope, and any other overall comments.<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong> <strong>Comments</strong><br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 1<br />
We may already know that algae is not viable as a feedstock for diesel in these northern climates. This<br />
tool should be used as is to bring this question to an answer. If we have to have municipal treatment<br />
plants available to provide nutrients, this certainly provides a boundary condition for biodiesel production<br />
possibility. If the question was answered, no more work on the model is warranted, and alternative<br />
solutions may be studied by scientists in both countries without polishing this work further.<br />
<strong>Reviewer</strong>: 2<br />
This project may have taken too theoretical an approach.<br />
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