Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels in the United States

by Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Research Council, Board on Energy and Environmental Systems, et al.

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309260329
• ISBN13: 9780309260329
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.9"