Benefits of Producing Algae-Based Biofuels are Endless States New Report

May 20, 2009 - PRLog -- The report “Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel” available at http://www.reportbuyer.com/go/ARU02258 explores the technologies involved in the process of converting algae into biofuel, the advantages and disadvantages of algae and the challenges facing the industry in commercializing this technology.

Algae are a large and diverse group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms, ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms. The largest and most complex marine forms are called seaweeds. Though the prokaryotic cyanobacteria (commonly referred to as blue-green algae) were traditionally included as "algae" in older textbooks, many modern sources regard this as outdated and restrict the term algae to eukaryotic organisms.

According to the new 160 page report the possibilities of algae as an all-inclusive biofuel are literally infinite. Whereas most other biofuels must be slowly developed, and can only be harvested at particular times of the year, algae can double in volume overnight and can be harvested day after day. They also utilize carbon dioxide and are nearly 50% oil (whereas palms are only about 20%).

The new report takes a look at the potential competition that algal development faces in this particular field, that is, from petroleum, unconventional fossil fuels, and other biofuels. It also profiles the leading players in this emerging field, detailing their technological developments.

The report “Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel” is available from Report Buyer at:
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