Unveiling the dual potential of microalgae and seaweed biomass for sustainable biofuel production: a review
Debasish Samal, Lala Behari Sukla
Abstract
emissions throughout production and usage. Algae can also be produced in non-arable regions, saving agricultural land for food production. This review focuses on the biofuel production potential of both microalgae and macroalgae. It examines the benefits, limits, and research gaps. Strategies for increasing algae-based biofuel generation are highlighted. Addressing these issues can harness algae's potential as a renewable energy source, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and lowering environmental concerns.
Topics & Concepts
BiofuelRenewable energyFossil fuelEnvironmental scienceAlgae fuelBiomass (ecology)Natural resource economicsAgricultureAlgaeEnergy sourceRenewable fuelsSustainable energyBioenergyEnvironmental protectionAviation biofuelGreenhouse gasProduction (economics)Alternative energyRenewable resourceSustainabilityEnvironmental impact of the energy industryWaste managementCoalFood processingCarbon neutralityEnergy carrierEnergy consumptionSustainable agricultureElectricity generationNatural gasAlgal biology and biofuel production