Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5482289 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 2017 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
The results highlight that algae-derived biodiesel is, by far, the most efficient alternative in terms of land use compared to other biofuels, avoiding competition with food crops. Some biodiesel pathways can also satisfactorily perform in terms of greenhouse gases emissions reduction, but some others can be even worst than fossil diesel. Nevertheless, in terms of energy efficiency, algae biofuels cannot compete with other biofuels or fossil fuels. They present very low performances, even demanding more energy for its production then the energy they can deliver. Moreover, no pathway can be conclusively selected as preferable between the two main technologies available for microalgae biodiesel due to high uncertainties. However, open raceway pounds technology seems to be preferable as it looks less GHG intensive, requiring lower energy input and land use. Energetic and GWP performances can be improved if production pathways are carefully chosen and optimized.
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Authors
Maria Luisa N.M. Carneiro, Florian Pradelle, Sergio L. Braga, Marcos Sebastião P. Gomes, Ana Rosa F.A. Martins, Franck Turkovics, Renata N.C. Pradelle,