Algal Biofuels

"The use of algae for biofuel production is expected to play an important role in securing an alternative energy source in the near future, particularly in light of depleting fossil fuel reserves and the adverse environmental impact of fossil fuels. Algae presents a viable alternative because the production of algae for fuel, unlike other agro-based biofuels, does not compete with food production. Because of the vast availability of algae, coupled with climate change linked to fossil fuels, the use of algal biofuels in the near future is inevitable. This book covers algae-based biofuel options and discusses the design and economic viability of algal bioenergy co-production concepts."--Provided by publisher Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title 4 Copyright 5 Preface 6 Contents 10 Chapter 1 Microalgae BiotechnologiesPossible Frameworks from Biofuel toBiobased Products 12 Chapter 2 Use of Wastewater to Improvethe Economic Feasibility ofMicroalgae-Based Biofuels 41 Chapter 3 Biodiesel Production fromMicroalgae 77 Chapter 4 Biorefinery Approach tothe Use of Macroalgae asFeedstock for Biofuels 114 Chapter 5 Thermochemical Treatment 151 Chapter 6 Ethanol Production fromMacroalgae Biomass 200 Index 212 Algae presents a viable biofuel alternative because the production of algae for fuel, unlike other agro-based biofuels, does not compete with food production. This book covers algae-based biofuel options and discusses the design and economic viability of algal bioenergy co-production concepts.