Algae a promising alternative for biofuel

Publication Type  Journal Article
Year of Publication  2011
Authors  M.H. Sayadi, S. D. Ghatnekar, M. F. Kavian
Journal Title  Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Volume  1
Issue  2
Pages  112-124
Short Title  Algae a promising alternative for biofuel
Publisher  International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
ISSN Number  2220-8860
Key Words  biofuel; CO2; lipid; macroalgae; ; microalgae; ; renewable energy
Abstract  

Research on renewable and environmentally friendly fuel is growing rapidly and many scientists and governments are interested to grow it fast due to limitation of conventional fuel sources and their harmful effects on the environment. Biofuels are not only the best and reliably available fuels attained from renewable sources which are environment friendly. Besdies biofuels are abundantly available in all the locations easily accessible and highly sustainable. In the present review, the authors present a brief highlight of challenges that necessitates to be covered in order to make both, micro as well as macro algae a viable option to produce renewable biofuels. It is interesting to note that algae are varied, pervasive, and productive and also having less impact with plants as a food for human and animals. Further research is required to a high quantity of product innovation because most dedicated algae are faced uneconomically high costs.

URL  http://www.iaees.org/publications/journals/piaees/articles/2011-1(2)/Algae-promising-alternative-biofuel.pdf
DOI  DOI 10.0000/issn-2220-8860-piaees-2011-v1-0011
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