Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels in the United States
by 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
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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.
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- Publisher National Academies Press
- Publication Date January 2013
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780309260329
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 64 USD
- Pages246
- ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions10 x 7 inches
- Biblio NotesRelated Digital edition - 9780309260336 . Copyright year 2012.
