An economic and technical evaluation of microalgal biofuels

Stephens, Evan; Ross, Ian L.; King, Zachary R.; Mussgnug, Jan H.; Kruse, Olaf; Posten, Clemens; Borowitzka, Michael A.; Hankamer, Ben

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“…Among these photosynthetically active unicellular organisms, the eukaryotic green microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is widely used for plant-related studies in the fields of molecular biology, systems biology and biotechnology 7,8 . This organism is arguably one of the best model systems available for biotechnology-driven light to biomass 9,10 and light to biofuel 11 production research. As a wellestablished genetic model system C. reinhardtii has the benefits of a fully sequenced genome 12 , existing transformation protocols, well-known biochemical pathways and culturing requirements.…”

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“…This can be realized successfully through a coherent, extensive, and well-funded R&D program (Singh and Gu, 2010). Reports suggest that microalgal oil production could be achieved at a future target cost of US$50/bbl (Stephens et al, 2010).…”

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“…The benefits of microalgal biofuel systems include the ability to site them on marginal land (~85% of surface area of the Earth's land mass) and to utilize saline and waste water streams (Stephens et al, 2010). It seems that new technologies, e.g.…”

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Study of the current incentive rules and mechanisms to promote biofuel use in the EU and their possible application to the civil aviation sector

Noh

Benito

Alonso

2016

Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment

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This paper deals with the need of introducing biofuels for the use of the civil aviation sector, and the different possibilities of application of incentive mechanisms if the existing market conditions do not allow their direct commercialisation. After an introduction on the main features of the civil aviation impact on climate change, a historical review of the European Union regulations to promote the energy extraction from biological resources is presented. The different incentive policies around the world are revised and compared and some indications are offered on the most recommendable procedures that might be carried out in the near future.

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“…However, although different studies have suggested the technical feasibility and economic viability of industrial-scale biofuel production by microalgae (e.g. [17,87,88]), there is as yet no such product on the market.…”

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Synthetic Genomics and Synthetic Biology Applications Between Hopes and Concerns

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New organisms and biological systems designed to satisfy human needs are among the aims of synthetic genomics and synthetic biology. Synthetic biology seeks to model and construct biological components, functions and organisms that do not exist in nature or to redesign existing biological systems to perform new functions. Synthetic genomics, on the other hand, encompasses technologies for the generation of chemically-synthesized whole genomes or larger parts of genomes, allowing to simultaneously engineer a myriad of changes to the genetic material of organisms. Engineering complex functions or new organisms in synthetic biology are thus progressively becoming dependent on and converging with synthetic genomics. While applications from both areas have been predicted to offer great benefits by making possible new drugs, renewable chemicals or clean energy, they have also given rise to concerns about new safety, environmental and socio-economic risks -stirring an increasingly polarizing debate. Here we intend to provide an overview on recent progress in biomedical and biotechnological applications of synthetic genomics and synthetic biology as well as on arguments and evidence related to their possible benefits, risks and governance implications.

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An economic and technical evaluation of microalgal biofuels

Cited by 430 publications

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Cellulose degradation and assimilation by the unicellular phototrophic eukaryote Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Cellulose degradation and assimilation by the unicellular phototrophic eukaryote Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Study of the current incentive rules and mechanisms to promote biofuel use in the EU and their possible application to the civil aviation sector

Synthetic Genomics and Synthetic Biology Applications Between Hopes and Concerns

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