Sustainable development of algal biofuels in the United States /

Sustainable development of algal biofuels in the United States /

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Corporate author / creator:	National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels.
Imprint:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012.
Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 231 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Language:	English
Subject:	Biomass energy. Biomass energy -- Environmental aspects. Algae -- Biotechnology. Natural resources. Algae -- Biotechnology. Biomass energy. Biomass energy -- Environmental aspects. Natural resources. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11170089

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Other authors / contributors:	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.
ISBN:	9780309260336 0309260337 0309260329 9780309260329 9780309260299
Notes:	Title from title screen (viewed January 21, 2013). Includes bibliographical references.
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.
Other form:	Print version: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels. Sustainable development of algal biofuels in the United States. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012 0309260329

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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.
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed January 21, 2013).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 231 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9780309260336 0309260337 0309260329 9780309260329 9780309260299