Microalgae: An alternative as sustainable source of biofuels?

Helena M. Amaro, Ângela C. Macedo and F. Xavier Malcata

Energy, 2012, vol. 44, issue 1, 158-166

Abstract: In recent decades, the world has been confronted with an energy crisis associated with irreversible depletion of traditional sources of fossil fuels, coupled with atmospheric accumulation of greenhouse gases that cause global warming. The urgent need to replace traditional fuels led to emergence of biodiesel and biohydrogen as interesting alternatives, both of which can be obtained via microalga-mediated routes.

Keywords: Alternative fuel; Process engineering; Metabolic engineering; Automotive engines (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2012.05.006

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