Chapter 7: Microalgae as biofuel: current perspectives and technological progress
Shefali Gupta, and Saroj Ahirwar
Department of Industrial Microbiology, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Global energy consumption has surpassed all previous records, and the rising human population, technology integration, and improved lifestyles will further add to the need. The present fossil fuel supplies are insufficient to fulfill rising demand and will be depleted very soon. Global warming, pollution, and extremely high petrol costs have prompted a search for other sources of energy. Several options are now being researched and deployed. Biofuels or fuels derived ...
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