Biofuels Made From Algae Are Gaining Attention as a Domestic Source of Renewable Fuel

 

Algae

The word algae refers to a vast array of various organism from various phylogenetic classes, which together represent many taxonomic groups. It is a diverse group of aquatic organisms that have the ability to conduct photosynthesis. Biofuels made from algae are gaining attention as a domestic source of renewable fuel. The U.S. Department of Energy is focused on research and development of biofuels using algae as a viable fuel alternative. However, it requires too much fertilizer, too much water, and too much energy to produce.

In general, algae is known as plant-like organisms which are usually diploid, meaning that they possess a procellular nucleus and are usually photosynthesis and absorptive, but don't have true roots, petulas, leaves and vascular tissues. Algae are classified into three basic orders based on the arrangement of their skeletal elements.

Algae are living organisms that can be used to create renewable and sustainable fuel. This renewable and sustainable fuel will be used by cars, trucks, trains, and boats. What makes this type of fuel unique is that it will be generated from the waste products of algae. Algae is a green, eukaryotic, Photosynthetic organism that can produce fuel via photosynthesis. The process works by using sunlight, wind, and water to provide energy for the production of fuel.

Algae are in fact an incredible resource for biodegradable substances. Biomass can be used as either fuel or fertilizer. The carbon that is extracted from the algae is one of the world's cleanest sources of energy. Algae biofuels, algae oil, or simply algal biofuel is an excellent alternative to liquid petroleum gas, currently the largest contributor to the greenhouse gas emissions in the earth's atmosphere. Also, algae biofuels are an excellent alternative to commonly exploited biofuel resources, including corn and sugar cane.


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