Due to their high growth rate, algae, microalgae, and aquatic plants are becoming the most
promising photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production. Advances in Biofuel Production …

The world continues to increase its energy use, brought about by an expanding population
and a desire for a greater standard of living. This energy use coupled with the realization of …

Highlights•Algae are important for energy security to the growing world population.•
Biotechnology could provide novel algal strains to produce alternative biofuel.•Enhancing …

The combustion of fossil fuels consumes approximately 84% of the world's primary energy.
Extensive demand for fossil fuels has resulted in the overexploitation of nonrenewable …

Algae have absolute potential to be used as a feedstock for the production of renewable
energy. Diversity in a range of species has given diversified opportunities for cultivation …

Algae biofuels could give a viable alternative to fossil fuels; however, this technology has to
overcome several of hurdles before it can contend in fuel market and be deployed. The main …

Background: In recent times, when energy crisis compounded by global warming and
climate change is receiving worldwide attention, the emergence of algae, as a better …

Industrialization and globalization have increased the demand for petroleum products that
has increased a load on natural energy resources. The escalating fossil fuel utilization has …

The world's fossil fuel resources are rapidly depleting as the global population grows and
energy demands rise. Current fossil fuel supplies are insufficient to meet rising demand and …

Algae presents a viable biofuel alternative because the production of algae for fuel, unlike
other agro-based biofuels, does not compete with food production. This book covers algae …