Algae fuel, algal biofuel, or algal oil is an alternative to liquid fossil fuels that use algae as its source of energy-rich oils. Also, algae fuels are an alternative to commonly known biofuel sources, such as corn and sugarcane.

2019年2月19日 · There are economic and environmental advantages to consider with this developing industry, while there are disadvantages that we must avoid as well. That is why it is essential to review these algae biofuel pros and cons. …

2023年5月9日 · In February, ExxonMobil gave up its decade-long attempt to cultivate algae as a profitable and scalable feedstock for biofuel — a liquid alternative energy source needed to power aviation, ocean-going ships, and long-distance trucking, while also combating climate change.

Algae fuel in the United States, as with other countries, is under study as a source of biofuel. The Aquatic Species Program launched in 1978 was research program funded by the U.S. DoE, tasked with investigating the use of algae for the production of energy.

2023年2月28日 · But that’s exactly what Energy Department scientists and researchers are exploring right now – strategies to produce clean, renewable biofuel from algae. In this edition of our Energy 101 video series, we’re taking a behind …

Using algae as a biofuel isn't quite as simple as skimming the green stuff from the surface of a pond and pumping it into our gas tanks. Believe it or not, one day algae may provide at least one part of the answer to our dependence on fossil fuels.

While algae shows great potential as a homegrown and renewable fuel source, just how far away is this promise from becoming a reality? Here are three reasons why we should expect algal biofuels to become a major contributor to our nation’s energy mix sooner rather than later.

2013年9月9日 · Scientists and engineers at the Energy Department and its national laboratories are researching the best strains of algae and developing the most efficient farming practices. This edition of Energy 101 shows how oil is extracted from algae and refined into sustainable biofuels.

2023年9月12日 · Algae fuel is more efficient than other types of biofuel. Producers claim they are able to produce over 100,000 gallons/year, based on what algae species they’re using, how it was grown, and how the oil is extracted. 100 acres of algae could potentially yield 10 million gallons of …

2024年11月30日 · But perhaps most amazingly, you might not know that algae is an excellent source of 'green' biofuel. In this regard, it could end the burning of fossil fuels and significantly reduce global warming. Algae are aquatic plants that capture sunlight and store it as chemical energy through photosynthesis.