Algae for biofuels and energy

Autore: Borowitzka M. A. Moheimani N. R. Casa Editrice: Springer  Anno Edizione: 2013 Edizione: 1 ISBN: 9789400754782 Pagine: 288 Costo: 145,55 Euro (*) Materia: Biologia Animale e Vegetale - Ecosistemi Energie Alternative Ricerca e Sviluppo Testi stranieri Lingua: Inglese

Microalgae are one of the most studied potential sources of biofuels and bioenergy. This book covers the key steps in the production of renewable biofuels from microalgae - strain selection, culture systems, inorganic carbon utilisation, lipid metabolism and quality, hydrogen production, genetic engineering, biomass harvesting, extraction. Greenhouse gas and techno-economic modelling are reviewed as is the 100 year history of microalgae as sources of biofuels and of commercial-scale microalgae culture. A summary of relevant basic standard methods used in the study of microalgae culture is provided. The book is intended for the expert and those starting work in the field.