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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.


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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.

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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 waste water 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

In addition to the core possibilities in algae fuels, the Academic Edition also provides extensive details on the following topics that are potential areas for research:

  • Algae-based CO2 sequestration
  • Waste water 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.

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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
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  • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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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