Fourth generation biofuels / Pratima Bajpai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bajpai, P. (Pratima), author.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microbial fuel cells.

Microalgae--Biotechnology.

Microalgae.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (94 pages) : illustrations (color).

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, [2022]

Summary:

This book examines the background of fourth-generation biofuel production, use of genetically modified microalgae for production of fourth-generation biofuels; cultivation and harvesting of genetically modified microalgae; residue from biofuel extraction; health and environmental concerns of fourth-generation biofuels; regulations on cultivation and processing of the genetically modified algae; carbon dioxide sequestration; water footprint and current status and key challenges. The topic caters to academic researchers and industrial experts, who work in the field of biofuels as source of alternative fuel to achieve environmental and economic sustainability.

Contents:

1. Introduction2. Genetically Modified Microalgae for Biofuel Production Strain Selection Cultivation and Harvesting of Genetically Modified Microalgae3. Residue from Biofuel Extraction4. Health and Environmental Concerns of Fourth Generation Biofuels5. Regulations on Cultivation and Processing of the Genetically Modified Algae6. Carbon dioxide sequestration7. Water Footprint8. Current Status and Key Challenges

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version: Bajpai, Pratima Fourth Generation Biofuels

ISBN:

9789811920011