Algae as a Biofuel: A Promising Path to Sustainable Energy

Volume: 10 | Issue: 02 | Year 2024 | Subscription
International Journal of Plant Biotechnology
Received Date: 10/26/2024
Acceptance Date: 10/27/2024
Published On: 2024-10-29
First Page: 7
Last Page: 18

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By: Shreya Singh

Student, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

The increasing global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified interest in biofuels, particularly those derived from algae. Algae-based biofuels are a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels because of their high lipid and oil content, quick growth rates, and ability to flourish in a variety of settings. This review article examines the potential of algae as a biofuel source, focusing on recent advancements in algal cultivation, lipid extraction, and biofuel production technologies. The world’s energy demand appears to be increasing because of a burgeoning population and people’s desire for greater living standards. Diversification of biofuel sources has recently emerged as an essential energy concern. Among the numerous resources, algal biomass has attracted a lot of attention in recent years because of its relatively fast growth rate, great potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and ability to store large amounts of lipids and carbohydrates. These adaptable organisms can also be employed to produce biofuels. This paper discusses the sustainability and practicality of algae as a future biofuel feedstock. This paper also provides an overview of the current state of biofuel generation from algal biomass and the progress that has been made thus far.

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