Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels

Reijnders, L.

doi:10.1007/978-1-0716-1323-8_4

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“…Several companies, such as Sapphire Energy, Algenol, and Seambiotic, have successfully scaled up the production of bioethanol from algal biomass to a commercial level, achieving an annual output of 1 billion gallons. The production costs are reported to be approximately 85 cents per litre [174].…”

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“…LCA of bioreactors for biodiesel production from microalgae indicated variations in fossil energy requirements and GHG emissions, with notable reductions observed in pilot substratebased microalgal bioreactors [187]. In scenarios with high photosynthetic efficiency and biomass productivity, microalgae biorefinery processes exhibit net CO2 consumption, highlighting their potential environmental benefits [174].…”

Section: Life Cycle Assessment-based Biofuelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sustainable Biotechnology Approaches Using Chlorella vulgaris's Biomass and Lipids as Biofuel Feedstock

Singh,

Jain,

Dave

et al. 2024

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Chlorella vulgaris has considerable promise as a raw material for biofuel production since it has a high productivity per unit area, has a minimum influence on the environment, and does not significantly affect food security. Nevertheless, the low fatty content of their biomass poses a considerable economic obstacle for commercialization. Increasing the amount of biomass and lipids produced by these algae is essential for improving the economic feasibility of using them as biofuel sources. This review highlights the significance of identifying appropriate algal strains, namely those found in local environments, and utilising mutagenesis and genetic engineering techniques to create 'platform strains'. Prior endeavours have primarily concentrated on altering environmental and dietary parameters to enhance the production of biomass and lipids. Here, we review a scientific literature that examines biotechnological approaches and develops methodologies designed to increase lipid production, emphasising the importance of aligning engineering efforts with breakthroughs in DNA manipulation tools. In addition, the review research evaluates the present economic and commercial situation of algal biorefineries, including any related disadvantages. In summary, this thorough research highlights the importance of using creative methods to tackle the intricacies of lipogenesis and enhance the economic viability of producing biofuels from algae.

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confidence: 99%

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Sustainable Biotechnology Approaches Using Chlorella vulgaris's Biomass and Lipids as Biofuel Feedstock

Singh,

Jain,

Dave

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Biofuels

Abdul Wahab,

Zainal Abidin,

Teo

et al. 2024

Reference Module in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Chemical Engineering

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Microbial pathways for advanced biofuel production

Love

2022

Biochemical Society Transactions

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Decarbonisation of the transport sector is essential to mitigate anthropogenic climate change. Microbial metabolisms are already integral to the production of renewable, sustainable fuels and, building on that foundation, are being re-engineered to generate the advanced biofuels that will maintain mobility of people and goods during the energy transition. This review surveys the range of natural and engineered microbial systems for advanced biofuels production and summarises some of the techno-economic challenges associated with their implementation at industrial scales.

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Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels

Abstract: Carbon-neutral implies that the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere equals the amount taken up by plants during photosynthesis.

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Sustainable Biotechnology Approaches Using Chlorella vulgaris's Biomass and Lipids as Biofuel Feedstock

Sustainable Biotechnology Approaches Using Chlorella vulgaris's Biomass and Lipids as Biofuel Feedstock

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