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About algaesmiles

Algae Fuels Researcher

I am interested in - Algae Fuels, Biofuels, Biomass Power

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Potential of Macroalgae as a Biofuel Feedstock

Macroalgae or seaweeds represent a diverse group of eukaryotic, photosynthetic marine organisms. Unlike microalgae, which are unicellular, the macroalgal species are multicellular and possess plant-like characteristics.

These photosynthetic organisms abundant in oceans and coastal waters. They are a potent biofuel feedstock, they have high amounts of carbohydrates (that can be…

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The Algae Fuel Challenge

Algae as a biofuel feedstock bring forth a multitude of benefits:

(a) Order of magnitude higher yields
(b) Ability to grow in a variety of environments
(c) Potential for each part of biomass to yield value

Deriving fuel from algae is however still at research stage, and there are some…

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