Algae Fuels Report Academic Edition

The definitive guide for algae fuel researchers

Don't Start Reinventing The Wheel. Find Out What Other Researchers Have Already Done

As a student or researcher, if you wish to explore this promising area, The Oilgae Report Academic Edition is an indispensable guide for you.

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Comprehensive Knowledge and Understanding on the following:
  • The range of research efforts taking place worldwide
  • List of universities undertaking research on algae fuels
  • Procedure for setting up a lab for algae fuel research
  • Step-by-step guide for algae cultivation procedures
  • List of algae culture collection centers worldwide

Algae, a third-generation biofuel feedstock, present one of the most exciting possibilities as a future solution to our energy problems, especially that of transportation fuel. In the last few years, activity in this field has been accelerating fast.

Algae oil industry is in a stage of its lifecycle where the amount and quality of relevant scientific expertise is the need of the hour. The real challenges facing the industry now (and for the next 3-5 years) are scientific in nature; hence, fundamental and applied research expertise is the most critical requirements for the industry. This has motivated many prestigious universities and colleges all over the world to undertake algae fuel research in full earnest.

Why is research in algae fuels exciting?
  • Algae present an exciting opportunity for researchers owing to their diverse applications and its potential to be a major source of biofuels.
  • Algae are already being used in a wide variety of industries and applications, and many newer applications are being discovered. Such a wide range of end-uses enable companies to produce both fuels and non-fuel products from the same algae feedstock.
  • Algae research provides an environmentally friendly solution for serious global threats like greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The bioremediation potential from algae makes it possible to use algae for cost effective CO2 sequestration and wastewater treatment.
The Oilgae Report Academic Edition was developed to provide research insights on new methodologies, perspectives and experiments on how best to derive energy from algae. This report is a customized edition for academic and industry researchers, and students.

Who should buy this report?

Research community having a focus on:

  • Alternative and Renewable Fuels
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Molecular Biology
  • Enzyme Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Marine Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Health and Pharmaceuticals
  • Animal and Poultry Feed
  • Biofertilizers
  • Biofuels and Bioplastics

Why should you buy this report?

  • The report highlights research efforts having a focus on biofuels and bio-energy.
  • It provides extensive details on research efforts done by hundreds of universities in this domain.
  • It presents numerous case studies and examples of what the pioneers are doing in the algae energy domain.
  • It showcases case studies on algae research efforts in areas such as wastewater treatment, CO2 sequestration at power plants.
  • It lists algae culture centers, from where students and researchers can obtain algae strains.
  • It provides current and future research areas in algae energy domain.
  • It lists companies involved in algae energy commercial research, enabling students and researchers to get in touch with them for industrial collaborations.
  • It provides details, for researchers, on pathways and technologies for alternative energy products - not just biodiesel - from algae.
  • It has a specific emphasis on patents and research papers that have been published in this domain.

Additional research topics covered

  • Algae-based CO2 sequestration
  • Wastewater treatment using algae
  • Photobioreactors for algaculture
  • Micro algae Vs macroalgae for biofuel production
  • Non-fuel end-products from algae

Balanced opinion

The goal of the Oilgae Report Academic Edition is to present an objective research report on the algae fuels industry. Written by professionals who have been observing the industry since its inception and have been interacting continuously with all the key research people and industry players, this report will assist you to explore an exciting research domain - algae energy.

Number of Pages: 560

Last Updated: April 2013

Price: US$ 250

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List of Contents

Section I: Concepts & Cultivation

1. Energy from Algae - Introduction

  • Algae Basics & Energy Products
  • History & Current Status
  • The Biochemical Dimension
  • Upstream and Downstream Processes
  • Determining the Optimal "Energy Product"

2. Algal Strain Selection

  • Importance & Parameters for Selection
  • Strains with High Oil/Carbohydrate Content
  • Microalgae vs Macroalgae Comparison
  • Efforts & Examples in Selection

3. Algae Cultivation

  • Concepts & Infrastructure
  • Different Methods of Cultivation
  • Worldwide Farm Locations
  • Growth Medium & Rate Challenges

4. Photobioreactors

  • Concepts & Types of Bioreactors
  • Parts, Components & Design Principles
  • Large-scale Processes & Costs
  • Ongoing PBR Research

5. Harvesting

  • Filtration, Chemical Methods, Centrifugation, Flotation
  • Case Studies & Examples
  • Harvesting Cost & Period Challenges

Section II: Processes & Challenges

6. Open Ponds, Closed Ponds & Photobioreactors

  • Light Penetration, Contamination, Evaporation
  • Comparison of Cultivation Systems

7. Sewage & Wastewater Cultivation

  • Concepts & Suitable Strains
  • Case Studies & Bioremediation
  • Wastewater Specific Q&A

8. Desert Cultivation

  • Strains Suited for Deserts
  • Water Source & Evaporation Management

9. Marine & Saltwater Cultivation

  • Suitable Strains & Seawater Nutrients
  • Key Challenges & Marine Research

10. Freshwater Cultivation

  • Strains & Commercial Companies

11. CO2 Sequestration at Power Plants

  • Suited Species & Sequestration Processes
  • Impact of Flue Gas Impurities & High Temperatures

12. Non-Fuel Applications

  • Summary of Algae Product Uses

Section III: Energy Products from Algae

13. Biodiesel from Algae

  • Oil Yields & Extraction Methods
  • Converting Algae Oil into Biodiesel

14. Hydrogen from Algae

  • Biochemical Processes & Gasification

15. Methane from Algae

  • Methods of Producing Methane

16. Ethanol from Algae

  • Fermentation of Biomass & Extracts
  • Ethanol from Seaweeds / Macroalgae

17. Other Hydrocarbon Fuels

  • Syngas & Direct Combustion of Biomass

18. Algae Meal / Cake

  • Properties & End-Uses of De-oiled Cake

Section IV & V: Costs & References

19. Cost of Making Oil

  • Cultivation, Harvesting, Extraction Costs

20. Organizations & Universities

  • List of Experts & Institutes

21. Culture Collection Centers

  • List of Centers Worldwide

22. Future Trends

  • Predictions & Future Research Needs

About Oilgae

Oilgae is the premier resource for the global algae energy industry. Started in 2006 with a dedicated focus on algae energy, Oilgae today serves as a crucial platform and opinion-leader for this industry. The Oilgae team is frequently interviewed by leading world media and frequently presents at seminars and conferences. Some of the media that Oilgae has been mentioned in are: WorldChanging (Columbia University), BBC, Salon Magazine, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wired, India Times and more. Oilgae today is so synonymous with algae energy that many people worldwide use Oilgae as the word to refer to oil from algae!

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