Algae for Biofuels and Energy

• Author(s): Michael A. Borowitzka, Navid R. Moheimani,
• Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
• Pages: 288
• ISBN_10: 9400754795
  ISBN_13: 9789400754799
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General , Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable , Science / Life Sciences / Marine Biology , Nature / Natural Resources , Nature / Reference , Science / Earth Sciences / Limnology ,

Description:... Microalgae are one of the most studied potential sources of biofuels and bioenergy. This book covers the key steps in the production of renewable biofuels from microalgae - strain selection, culture systems, inorganic carbon utilisation, lipid metabolism and quality, hydrogen production, genetic engineering, biomass harvesting, extraction. Greenhouse gas and techno-economic modelling are reviewed as is the 100 year history of microalgae as sources of biofuels and of commercial-scale microalgae culture. A summary of relevant basic standard methods used in the study of microalgae culture is provided. The book is intended for the expert and those starting work in the field.​