Technologies for Commercial Production of Algae: Challenges to Growing and Harvesting the Newest Feedstock on the Block addresses algae’s potential as the “silver-bullet” solution for today’s liquid fuel woes. The incredible volume of lipids (oils) algae can produce over a short period of time is an advantage, and the food source of algae – carbon dioxide and other pollutants – is a timely benefit. However, consistently growing and harvesting the much-touted single-celled organisms at the levels promised has proven to be difficult. This report reviews the state-of-the-art solutions to the challenges that exist in all aspects of algae production.
Published 8/28/2008
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