Microalgae as a Feedstock for Biofuels
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Physics, Energy
| Author: | Luisa Gouveia | ISBN: | 9783642179976 |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg | Publication: | January 30, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Luisa Gouveia |
| ISBN: | 9783642179976 |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Publication: | January 30, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This Brief provides a concise review of the potential use of microalgae for biofuel production. The following topics are highlighted: the advantages of microalgae over conventional biofuel-producing crops; technological processes for energy production using microalgae; microalgal biomass production systems, production rates and costs; algae cultivation strategies and main culture parameters; biomass harvesting technologies and cell disruption; CO2 sequestration; life cycle analysis; and algal biorefinery strategies. The conclusions section discusses the contribution of the technologies described to environmental sustainability and future prospects.
This Brief provides a concise review of the potential use of microalgae for biofuel production. The following topics are highlighted: the advantages of microalgae over conventional biofuel-producing crops; technological processes for energy production using microalgae; microalgal biomass production systems, production rates and costs; algae cultivation strategies and main culture parameters; biomass harvesting technologies and cell disruption; CO2 sequestration; life cycle analysis; and algal biorefinery strategies. The conclusions section discusses the contribution of the technologies described to environmental sustainability and future prospects.
