Microalgae biofuel potentials (Review) |
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Authors: | Y Ghasemi S Rasoul-Amini A T Naseri N Montazeri-Najafabady M A Mobasher F Dabbagh |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box 71345-1583, Shiraz, Iran 2. Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box 71345-158, Shiraz, Iran 3. Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box 71345-1583, Shiraz, Iran
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Abstract: | With the decrease of fossil based fuels and the environmental impact of them over the planet, it seems necessary to seek the
sustainable sources of clean energy. Biofuels, is becoming a worldwide leader in the development of renewable energy resources.
It is worthwhile to say that algal biofuel production is thought to help stabilize the concentration of carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere and decrease global warming impacts. Also, among algal fuels’ attractive characteristics, algal biodiesel is
non toxic, with no sulfur, highly biodegradable and relatively harmless to the environment if spilled. Algae are capable of
producing in excess of 30 times more oil per acre than corn and soybean crops. Currently, algal biofuel production has not
been commercialized due to high costs associated with production, harvesting and oil extraction but the technology is progressing.
Extensive research was conducted to determine the utilization of microalgae as an energy source and make algae oil production
commercially viable. |
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