Advances in Biofuel Production: Algae and Aquatic Plants
Author(s): Barnabas Gikonyo
Publisher: Apple Academic Press
Publication Date: 31 Mar. 2021
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 398 pages
ISBN-10: 1774633175
ISBN-13: 9781774633175
Book Description
Due to their high growth rate, algae, microalgae, and aquatic plants are becoming the most promising photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production. Advances in Biofuel Production: Algae and Aquatic Plants explores current investigations and application of the fields of biofuel production and bioengineering and considers from a global context the evolving processes of algal biofuel production. The book looks at how biomass, specifically sugars, nonedible plant materials, and algae (which are designated first, second, and third fuels respectively) are used in the production of fuel. The feasibility of such projects, current methodologies, and how to optimize biofuel production are presented.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“an interesting combination of diverse papers dealing with the general topic of biofuel production from algae. …For those interested in a higher level overview of the opportunities for biofuel production from algae, the current limitations and the major themes where development effort is required, this book will provide a useful introduction to the subject.”―Johnson Matthey Technology Review, 2014
From the Back Cover
Due to their high growth rate, algae, microalgae, and aquatic plants are becoming the most promising photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production. Advances in Biofuel Production: Algae and Aquatic Plants explores current investigations and application of the fields of biofuel production and bioengineering and considers from a global context the evolving processes of algal biofuel production. The book looks at how biomass, specifically sugars, nonedible plant materials, and algae (which are designated first, second, and third fuels respectively) are used in the production of fuel. The feasibility of such projects, current methodologies, and how to optimize biofuel production are presented.