Sustainable development of algal biofuels in the United States

National Research Council (U.S.) Committee on the Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels. (Author). National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources. (Added Author). National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Energy and Environmental Systems. (Added Author). National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies. (Added Author). National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences. (Added Author).

Summary: "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 involve comparing the environmental, economic and social impacts of algal biofuel production and use to those associated with petroleum-based fuels and other fuel sources. Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels was produced at the request of the U.S. Department of Energy"--Publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9780309260329
ISBN: 0309260329
ISBN: 0309260337
ISBN: 9780309260336
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 231 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
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electronic resource
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from title screen (viewed January 21, 2013).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Summary -- Introduction -- Overview of algal biofuel supply chain -- Pathways for algal biofuel production -- Natural resource use -- Environmnental effects -- A framework to assess sustainable development of algal biofuels -- [Appendixes].