Algae-Based Biofuels: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities for Developing Countries

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Abstract: 

Algae have recently received a lot of attention as a new biomass source for the production of renewable energy. Some of the main characteristics which set algae apart from other biomass sources are that algae (can) have a high biomass yield per unit of light and area, can have a high oil or starch content, do not require agricultural land, fresh water is not essential and nutrients can be supplied by wastewater and CO2 by combustion gas. 

Link / Ref: 
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Attachment: 
PDF icon van Iersel. 2009 FAO Review on Algae-based Biofuels.pdf
Article Source: 
Sustainability of energy from algae, May 2009
Category: 
Ecological Services
Economics
Microalgae
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy