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Microalgae as a Feedstock for Biofuels

Luisa Gouveia

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English
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
31 January 2011
This Brief provides a concise review of the potential use of microalgae for biofuel production. The following topics are highlighted: the advantages of microalgae over conventional biofuel-producing crops; technological processes for energy production using microalgae; microalgal biomass production systems, production rates and costs; algae cultivation strategies and main culture parameters; biomass harvesting technologies and cell disruption; CO2 sequestration; life cycle analysis; and algal biorefinery strategies. The conclusions section discusses the contribution of the technologies described to environmental sustainability and future prospects.
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Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication:   Germany
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 155mm,  Spine: 5mm
Weight:   147g
ISBN:   9783642179969
ISBN 10:   3642179967
Series:   SpringerBriefs in Microbiology
Pages:   68
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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