Towards algal biofuel production: a concept of green bio-energy development

  • Saharan Baljeet Singh Kurukshetra University
  • Sharma Deepansh Kurukshetra University
  • Sahu Ranjit The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, New York
  • Sahin Ozlem Pharma BioMonitoring, MERCK MILLIPORE, Kayisdagi Caddesi, ISTANBUL
  • Warren Alan Natural History Museum, London
Keywords: microalgae, algal biofuels, ethanol, photo bioreactors and bio-methane

Abstract

The use of fossil fuels is increasingly questioned due to depleting natural energy assets and the buildup of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Biofuels are an efficient substitute to existing fossil fuel based energy sources as they can be utilized for transport with little modification to existing techniques. They thus offer the prospect of ecological sustainability and reduced GHGs emission. Microalgae are unicellular autotrophic organisms that can convert atmospheric CO2 into lipids which, after esterification, can be utilized as an energy source. Moreover, other bio-metabolites such as bioethanol and bio-hydrogen produced by algal cells are also potentially exploitable energy sources. On large scales, microalgae are cultivated either in open pond systems or in closed photo bioreactors. In this paper we review the prospects of microalgae for the production of valuable lipid compounds and other byproduct that can be additionally used for biofuel production.

Published
2013-03-07
How to Cite
1.
Baljeet Singh S, Deepansh S, Ranjit S, Ozlem S, Alan W. Towards algal biofuel production: a concept of green bio-energy development. Innovative Romanian Food Biotechnology [Internet]. 7Mar.2013 [cited 5May2024];(12):1-1. Available from: https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/IFRB/article/view/3407
Issue
No 12 (2013)
Section
Articles

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