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, c2012.
Description:	xiv, 231 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 26 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Biomass energy. Algae products. Algae -- Biotechnology. Algae -- Biotechnology. Biomass energy.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9039165

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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 Academies Press (U.S.)
ISBN:	0309260329 (pbk.) 9780309260329 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references. Also available online.
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. This report was produced at the request of the U.S. Department of Energy."--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

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.