Editors: Hüseyin Karaca, Cemil Koyunoğlu

Series Title: Recent Advances in Biotechnology

Algal Biotechnology for Fuel Applications

Volume 6

eBook: US $89 Special Offer (PDF + Printed Copy): US $153
Printed Copy: US $108
Library License: US $356
ISSN: 2468-5364 (Print)
ISSN: 2468-5372 (Online)
ISBN: 978-981-5051-01-8 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5051-00-1 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2022
DOI: 10.2174/97898150510011220601

Introduction

Intensive use of fossil-based energy sources causes significant environmental problems on a global scale. Researchers have been working for several decades to find alternative energy solutions to fossil fuels. Algae are a renewable energy source, with high potential for increasing scarce resources and reducing environmental problems caused by fossil fuel use.

Algal Biotechnology for Fuel Applications gives the reader a comprehensive picture of the industrial use of algae for generating power. This book informs readers about the existence of alternative species to the currently used algae species for biofuel production, while also explaining the methods and current concepts in sustainable biofuel production.

Key Features:

- Fifteen chapters covering topics on commercial algae species and algal biofuel production.

- Covers anaerobic biotechnology and basic biofuel production from thermal liquefaction

- Covers biodiesel production and algal biofuel characterization

- Introduces the reader to applied microbial fuel cell technology and algae cultivation methods

- Provides concepts about ecological engineering

- Covers microalgae culture and biofuel production techniques

- Explains the importance of catalysts

- Explains the economic evaluation of algae fuel production technology

This reference is essential reading for students and academics involved in environmental science, biotechnology, chemical engineering and sustainability education programs. It also serves as a reference for general readers who want to understand the ins and outs of algal biofuel technology.

Audience

Students and academics involved in environmental science, biotechnology, chemical engineering and sustainability education programs; general readers who want to learn about algal biofuel technology.

Preface

Algae are a solution to reduce carbon emissions, especially in today's world where the global climate has become important. The United Nations and the European Union suggested that algae can be used in this regard. With the genetic engineering done in the past, it has been observed that algae can be reproduced with synthetic DNA. It is even said that algae will evolve into a separate life form from other living things. Our book offers a wide range of environment-friendly algae technologies that reduce harmful emissions. In future editions, criticism from valuable readers will allow us to further develop new issues.



Hüseyin Karaca
Chemical Engineering Department,
Engineering Faculty, Inonu University,
Elazig Road 15th km, 44280-Campus,
Malatya, Turkey

Cemil Koyunoğlu
Energy Systems Engineering Department,
Engineering Faculty, Yalova University,
Yalova, Turkey