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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Luisa GouveiaPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 15.60cm Weight: 0.118kg ISBN: 9783642179983ISBN 10: 3642179983 Pages: 76 Publication Date: 30 March 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In stock Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |