Title Sustainable development of algal biofuels in the United States / Committee on the Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels ; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources ; Division on Earth and Life Studies ; Board on Energy and Environmental Systems ; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ; National Research Council of the National Academies

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 231 pages) : color illustrations, color maps Contents Summary -- Introduction -- Overview of algal biofuel supply chain -- Pathways for algal biofuel production -- Natural resource use -- Environmnental effects -- A framework to assess sustainable development of algal biofuels -- [Appendixes] Summary "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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Title from title screen (viewed January 21, 2013) Subject Biomass energy. Biomass energy -- Environmental aspects Algae -- Biotechnology Natural resources. natural resources. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical. Algae -- Biotechnology Biomass energy Biomass energy -- Environmental aspects Natural resources Form Electronic book Author 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. LC no. 2012554167 ISBN 9780309260336 0309260337 0309260329 9780309260329

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