Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel : Market Research Report

Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel

Published: Nov. 1, 2009 - 215 Pages

A. Executive Summary
B. The World of Algae: B.1 Introduction to Algae; B.2 Ecology; B.3 Classifying Algae; B.4 Forms of Algae; B.5 Algae in Symbiotic Relations; B.6 Life-cycle of Algae; B.7 Algae Production Methods; B.8 Looking at Terrestrial versus Aquatic Biomass; B.9 State of the Industry; B.10 Algal Fuel Crop Candidates; B.11 Revival of Algae; B.12 Requirements for Algal Cultivation; B.13 Challenges Relating to Plant Physiology, Metabolism, & Behavior; B.14 Fuels from Algae
C. Various Uses of Algae: C.1 Usage as Fertilizer; C.2 Usage as an Energy Source; C.3 Controlling Pollution with Algae; C.4 Algae as Nutrition; C.5 Other Uses; D. Looking at Basic Biological Hydrogen Production by Algae; D.1 Introduction; D.2 History of Algaculture; D.3 Timeline of Developments; D.4 History of Biohydrogen Production from Algae; D.5 Technological Evolution; D.6 Design Issues related to the Bioreactor; D.7 Principle of Biohydrogen Production from Algae; D.8 Applications; D.9 Ongoing Research & Economics of Biological Hydrogen Production; D.10 Improving the Process by Adding Copper
E. Algae & Humans
F. Applications of Algae for Transport & Power Generation
G. Producing Fuel from Algae: G.1 Introduction; G.2 Basics of Fuel Production from Algae; G.3 Production Strategies and Technologies; G.4 Products & Co-products; G.6 Advantages of Algae-based Fuel Production
H. Looking at the Technology Involved: H.1 Looking at the Biological Concepts; H.2 Producing the Algae; H.3 Options for Fuel Production; H.4 Producing Biodiesel from Algae; H.5 Producing Ethanol from Algae; H.6 Producing Hydrocarbons from Algae; H.7 Algal Oil Extraction; H.8 Types of Biofuel Produced
I. Integrated Biodiesel Production for Microalgae: I.1 Environmental Problems
J. Production of Microalgal Biomass
K. Direct Liquefaction of Algae for Biodiesel Production
L. Algae & Carbon Capture: L.1 Overview; L.2 Looking at the Unregulated Carbon Marketplace; L.3 Looking at the Regulated Carbon Marketplace; L.4 Development of Carbon Networks
M. Analyzing Algal Fuel in the United States
N. Why Use Microalgae - Benefits for the United States: N.1 Introduction; N.2 Energy Security; N.3 Dealing with Climate Change; N.4 Coal & Microalgae; N.5 No Requirement for Land
O. Competition for Algae: O.1 Petroleum; O.2 Other Competitors
P. Are Algae Biofuels the Future?: P.1 Introduction; P.2 Looking at Global Biodiesel Production; P.3 R&D into Algal-Oil Production for Biodiesel Purposes; P.4 Sequestration of CO2 through Algae Cultivation Plants; P.5 Challenges Facing Conventional Biodiesel Production; P.6 Conclusion
Q. Analyzing the Economics of Producing Microalgae & Biodiesel Processing: Q.1 Introduction; Q.2 Looking at Microalgae; Q.3 R&D on the Usage of Microalgae; Q.4 Cultivating Microalgae as a Business; Q.5 Conclusion
R. Fuel from Algae - At What Cost?
S. Case Study: Deriving Jet Fuel from Algal Lipids
T. Case Study: Coal & Microalgae
U. Case Study: Algae Driving the Maalaea Power Plant
V. Case Study: Algae-fuelled Car in Cross-Country Race
W. Commercialization Outlook for Algae
X. Leading Industry Contributors: X.1 FuelBio; X.2 AlgaeLink; X.3 AlgoDyne Ethanol Energy Corporation; X.4 A2BE Carbon Capture; X.5 Algae Fuel Systems; X.6 Algae Floating Systems Inc; X.7 Algaewheel; X.8 Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation; X.9 Aurora Biofuels; X.10 Bio Fuel Systems; X.11 Blue Marble Energy; X.12 Cellana; X.13 Dao Energy, LLC; X.14 Diversified Energy Corporation; X.15 Global Green Solutions; X.16 GreenerBioEnergy Corporation; X.17 GreenFuel Technologies Corporation; X.18 GS CleanTech; X.19 GreenFuel Technologies; X.20 Imperium Renewables; X.21 Inventure Chemical; X.22 International Energy, Inc; X.23 Live Fuels Inc; X.24 PetroAlgae; X.25 PetroSun; X.26 Sapphire Energy; X.27 Seambiotic; X.28 Solazyme; X.29 Solix Biofuels; X.30 Solena Group; X.31 Infinifuel; X.32 Valcent Products Inc; X.33 Virgin Green Fund
Y. Appendix
Z. Glossary of Terms

Abstract

Algae are a large and diverse group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms, ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms. The largest and most complex marine forms are called seaweeds. Though the prokaryotic cyanobacteria (commonly referred to as blue-green algae) were traditionally included as "algae" in older textbooks, many modern sources regard this as outdated and restrict the term algae to eukaryotic organisms.

The possibilities of algae as an all-inclusive biofuel are literally infinite. Whereas most other biofuels must be slowly developed, and can only be harvested at particular times of the year, algae can double in volume overnight and can be harvested day after day. They also utilize carbon dioxide and are nearly 50% oil (whereas palms are only about 20%).

Aruvian's R'search presents its research report Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel - which covers the huge potential of Algae to serve as fuel for the energy-hungry world we live in. The report explores the technologies involved in the process of converting algae into biofuel, the advantages and disadvantages of algae, the challenges facing the industry in commercializing this technology and much more. A section on algae and carbon capture along with the scenarios of regulated versus unregulated carbon marketplace is further included in this research report.

The report also takes a look at the potential competition that algal development faces in this particular field, that is, from petroleum, unconventional fossil fuels, and other biofuels.

A profile of the leading players in this emerging field who are making waves in technological developments is included in the report. Also of interest are three case studies - one on using algae as jet fuel in the future; one of the Maalaea Power Plant based in Hawaii and how it is deriving power from algae; and one on the relationship between algae and coal.

Basic information about algae is also provided in the report.

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