As a result of the global fuel crisis of the early 1970s, coupled with concerns for the
environment, the use of biofuel has been on the increase in many regions throughout the
world. At present, a total of approximately 30 billion (30× 10 9) liters of biofuel are utilized
worldwide annually, although most countries rely hugely on the first generation biofuel. The
limitations of the first and second generation biofuel gave rise to current interest in algae as
a promising alternative to these conventional biofuel sources. Algal biomass could provide a …

摘要 As a result of the global fuel crisis of the early 1970 s, coupled with concerns for the
environment, the use of biofuel has been on the increase in many regions throughout the
world. At present, a total of approximately 30 billion (30× 109) liters of biofuel are utilized
worldwide annually, although most countries rely hugely on the first generation biofuel. The
limitations of the first and second generation biofuel gave rise to current interest in algae as
a promising alternative to these conventional biofuel sources. Algal biomass could provide a …