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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.

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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.

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List of Contents

Section I: Concepts & Cultivation

1. Energy from Algae - Introduction Algae Energy from Algae History & Current Status of Energy from Algae Energy "Products" from Algae The Biochemical Dimension Processes in the Fossil Fuel and Alternative Energy Industries The Energy Product Basket from Algae Upstream and Downstream Processes Determining the Optimal "Energy Product" Algae to Energy – Summary of Processes for Each Energy Product Trends & Future of Energy from Algae Factoids 2. Algal Strain Selection Importance of Algal Strain Selection Parameters for Strain Selection Strains with High Oil Content Suitable for Mass Production Strains with High Carbohydrate Content Strains - Factoids Challenges Which is Better - Microalgae or Macroalgae? Efforts & Examples in Strain Selection 3. Algae Cultivation Introduction & Concepts Algaculture Infrastructure for Algae Cultivation Different Methods of Cultivation Algae Cultivation – Factoids Worldwide Locations with Algae Farms & Algae Cultivation Algae Cultivation Challenges & Efforts Challenge in Formulation of Medium Challenge of Growth Rate of Algae Selecting Algae for Single or Multi-purpose Activity Provision of CO2, Water Circulation in Ponds Photosynthesis or Fermentation Land Requirements Scaling Up Challenges Other Challenges in Algae Cultivation for Which There is Ongoing Research Research & Publications Stimulatory Effect of Aerosil on Algal Growth Light Penetration Depth as a Function of Algal Density Reference 4. Photobioreactors Concepts Types of Bioreactors Used for Algae Cultivation Tubular Photobioreactors Flat-plate Photobioreactors Air-lift Bioreactor Parts & Components Design Principles Airflow Mixing Light Guides/Transmitters Lighting Large-scale Processes Costs Photobioreactor - Q & A How often should the PBR be cleaned? What are the major parts of a PBR, and what are the parts that make it costly? Research Done on Bioreactors and Photobioreactors Challenges & Efforts in Photobioreactor 5. Harvesting Introduction Methods of Harvesting Filtration Chemical Methods Centrifugation Flotation Case Studies & Examples Trends & Latest in Harvesting Methods Challenges & Efforts Challenge: Harvesting is Expensive Challenge: Long Harvesting Period Challenge: Determining Precise Time of Harvesting Harvesting Algae – Efforts to Find More Efficient Solutions Harvesting – Other Efforts & Solutions Section 2 - Processes & Challenges 6. Algae Grown in Open Ponds, Closed Ponds & Photobioreactor Introduction to Open Systems of Algae Cultivation Challenges in Open Pond Algae Cultivation Light Penetration Odour Related Problems Contamination Evaporation Rainfall Algae Grown in Closed Ponds Algae Grown in Photobioreactors 7. Algae Grown in Sewage & Wastewater Free ebook Preview (Click here to view ebook) Concepts Process Algae Strains that Grow Well in Sewage & Wastewater Case Studies Challenges Associated with Growing Algae in Sewage for Oil Updates & Factoids Algae Cultivation in Sewage – Q&A At which stage of wastewater treatment are algae is introduced? As sewage already contains nutrient, is there any need for additional nutrients for algae cultivation in sewage? Are there algae predators in sewage? Will toxins affect algae growth in sewage? Which is the best algae harvesting method for sewage cultivation? What are the natural microfloras in sewage? Research & Experiments 8. Algae Grown in Desert Introduction Algae Strains that Grow Well in Desert Conditions Desert-based Algae Cultivation - Q&A What will be the source of water in desert region? Is it possible to use water in closed loop? How can the problem of evaporation be overcome? Desert Cultivation of Algae – Factoids Research 9. Algae Grown in Marine & Saltwater Environment Introduction Algae Strains that Grow Well in Marine or Saltwater Environment Marine Algae Cultivation - Q&A Do the nutrients in seawater serve as natural nutrients for algae growth? What are the challenges for marine algae cultivation? Research 10. Algae Grown in Freshwater Introduction Freshwater Algae Strains with High Oil Content Prominent Companies Growing Algae in Freshwater 11. Algae Grown Next to Major CO2 Emitting Industries Introduction & Concepts Algal Species Suited for CO2 Sequestration of Power Plant Emissions Methods & Processes Case Studies Challenges for Using Algae for CO2 Sequestration Factoids on Algae-based CO2 Sequestration Algae Cultivation Coupled with CO2 from Power Plants – Q&A How do the constituents other than CO2 in flue gas from power plants affect algal growth? Can algae withstand the high temperatures in the flue gases? What is amount of CO2 required for algae growth? Reference 12. Non-Fuel Applications of Algae Applications of Algae Summary of Uses / Applications of Algae Section 3 - Energy Products from Algae 13. Biodiesel from Algae Biodiesel from Algae Oil Yields from Algae Why isn’t Algal Biodiesel Currently Produced on a Large-scale? Increasing the Oil Yields from Algae Methods to Extract Oil from Algae Expeller/Press Using Chemical Solvents Hexane Solvent Oil Extraction Supercritical Fluid Extraction Converting Algae Oil into Biodiesel 14. Hydrogen from Algae Methodologies for Producing Hydrogen from Algae Biochemical Processes Gasification Through Steam Reformation of Methane Factoids Current Methods of Hydrogen Production 15. Methane from Algae Free ebook Preview (Click here to view ebook) Introduction Methods of Producing Methane from Algae Methane from Algae - Other Research & Factoids 16. Ethanol from Algae Introduction Ethanol from Algae - Concepts & Methodologies Fermentation of Algae Biomass Fermentation of Algae Extract Leftover After Extraction of Oil Fermentation of Syngas Efforts & Examples for Ethanol from Algae Ethanol from Macroalgae Technology for Ethanol Production from Cellulose of Seaweeds Algae & Cellulosic Ethanol Ethanol –Latest Technology & Methods 17. Other Energy Products - Syngas, Other Hydrocarbon Fuels, Combustion of Algal Biomass Products from Syngas Syngas from Algae Producing Other Hydrocarbon Fuels from Algae Direct Combustion of Algal Biomass to Produce Heat / Electricity Reference 18. Algae Meal / Cake Introduction Properties Uses Industries that Use Algae Extract Section 4 - Costs 19. Cost of Making Oil from Algae Introduction Cost for Cultivation Harvesting Extraction Conversion to Fuel Representative Cost of Biodiesel Production from Algae Section 5 – References 20. Apex Bodies, Organizations, Universities & Experts Free ebook Preview (Click here to view ebook) Introduction Organizations Universities & Research Institutes Algae Energy Developments Around the World 21. Culture Collection Centers Introduction List of Algae Culture Collection Centres 22. Future Trends Predictions Future Research Needs - Thoughts from the ASP Team

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