Microalgae as a Feedstock for Biofuels (SpringerBriefs in Microbiology)
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.
- Paperback: 73 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (February 1, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3642179967
- ISBN-13: 978-3642179969
- Format : PDF
- Size : 1.8 mb
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