Sustainable development of algal biofuels in the United States /

"Biofuels made from algae are gaining attention as a domestic source of renewable fuel. However, with current technologies, scaling up production of algal biofuels to meet even 5 percent of U.S. transportation fuel needs could create unsustainable demands for energy, water, and nutrient resourc...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels, National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Energy and Environmental Systems, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012.
Temas:
Biomass energy.
Biomass energy > Environmental aspects.
Algae > Biotechnology.
Natural resources.
Bioénergie.
Bioénergie > Aspect de l'environnement.
Algues > Biotechnologie.
Ressources naturelles.
natural resources.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Chemical & Biochemical.
Algae > Biotechnology
Biomass energy
Biomass energy > Environmental aspects
Natural resources
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"Biofuels made from algae are gaining attention as a domestic source of renewable fuel. However, with current technologies, scaling up production of algal biofuels to meet even 5 percent of U.S. transportation fuel needs could create unsustainable demands for energy, water, and nutrient resources. Continued research and development could yield innovations to address these challenges, but determining if algal biofuel is a viable fuel alternative will involve comparing the environmental, economic and social impacts of algal biofuel production and use to those associated with petroleum-based fuels and other fuel sources. Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels was produced at the request of the U.S. Department of Energy"--Publisher's description.
Notas:Title from title screen (viewed January 21, 2013).
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 231 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780309260336
0309260337
0309260329
9780309260329

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