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.
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
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction- Photobioreactors
- Heterotrophic Bioreactors
- Outdoor Pools
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Step 1: Hydrolysis
- Step 2: Fermentation Or Acidogenesis
- Step 3: Acetogenesis
- Step 4: Methanogenesis
- Biogas Production Via Anaerobic Digestion
- Biogas Production Global Overview
- Costs
- Agricultural Waste Products (Mostly Slurry And Fertilizer): 0 Usd / Gj - 6 Usd / Gj
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Thermal Liquefaction Technology
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Algae Oil Characterization And Fatty Acid Distribution
- Biodiesel Production From Algae Oil
- Experimental
- Results And Discussions
- Analysis Of Fuel Properties Of Algae Oil Biodiesel
- Evaluation Of Fuel Properties
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Algae Oil And Its Properties
- Analysis Of Fuel Properties Of Algae Oil Biodiesel
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Microbial Fuel Cells (Mfcs)
- Anode Materials
- Cathode Materials
- Membrane Materials
- Mfc Types
- Two-Chamber Mfc
- Single-Chamber Mfc
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Open Pond Systems
- Closed Pond Systems
- Various Photobioreactors For Algal Cultivation
- Vertical Column Photobioreactors
- Tubular Photobioreactor
- Helical Tubular Photobioreactors
- Bubble Column Photobioreactor (Bc-Pbr)
- Flat Plate Photobioreactor
- Heterotrophic Cultivation
- Mixotrophic Cultivation
- Integrated Systems
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Components Of Mfc
- Anode Cell
- Cathode Cell
- Proton Selective Membrane
- Electricty Formation In Mfcs
- Food Industry Wastewater Characterization
- Food Industry Wastewater Treatment
- Use Of Mfcs In Food Industry Wastewater Treatment
- Consequence-Restricting Factors
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Findings
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Cultivation Of Algae In Ponds
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Key Features For Determining Alg Species
- Temperature
- Ph
- Dissolved Oxygen (Mg/L)
- Electrical Conductivity (Μs/Cm)
- Salinity (%)
- Algae Species
- Chroococcus Turgidus
- Chroococcus Limneticus
- Chroococcus Minimus
- Chroococcus Minör
- Microcystis Aeruginosa
- Microcystis Flos-Aquae
- Gomphosphaeria Aponina
- Merismopedia Tenuissima
- Merismopedia Minima
- Merismopedia Punctata
- Aphanocapsa Incerta
- Pseudanabaena Limnetica
- Oscillatoria Limosa Ag
- Oscillatoria Rubescens
- Oscillatoria Tenuis
- Oscillatoria Brevis
- Oscillatoria Brevis
- Oscillatoria Amphibia
- Oscillatoria Prolifica
- Oscillatoria Princeps
- Lyngbya Limnetica
- Lyngbya Contorta
- Oscillatoria Majör
- Lyngbya Wollei
- Oscillatoria Formosa
- Phormidium Ambiguum
- Anabaenopsis Elenkinii
- Anabaena Affinis
- Anabaena Flos-Aquae
- Anabaena Catenula
- Spirulina Laxissima
- Arthrospira Majör
- Spirulina Nordstedtii
- Plectonema Notatum
- Cystoseira Barbata
- Ulva Rigida
- Gracilaria Verrucose
- Chroococcus Nägeli
- Chroococcus Dimidiatus
- Pleurococcus Minör
- Gloeocapsa Kützing
- Gloeocapsa Quaternata
- Spirulina Turpin Ex Gomont
- Spirulina Subsalsa Oersted
- Spirulina Subtilissima Kützing
- Spirulina Meneghiniana (Zanardini) Gomont
- Spirulina Major Kützing
- Leptolyngbya
- Leptolyngbya Tenuis
- Planktolyngbya
- Planktolyngbya Subtilis
- Limnothrix
Author
- Hüseyin Karaca
- Cemil Koyunoğlu
