Producing Algae-Based Biofuels From Wastewater

Biofuels are an alternative to fossil-based fuels but there is a legitimate concern about the amount of water needed to grow crop-based feedstocks for biofuels. Formation water of varying salinity is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production. The authors discuss investigations that are unde...

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Published in:Water resources impact 2012-01, Vol.14 (1), p.15-16
Main Authors: Laur, P, Sullivan, E J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algae
Aquifers
Biodiesel
Biofuels
FEATURE ARTICLES
Fossil fuels
Fresh water
Raw materials
Sea water
Wastewater
Water resources
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Summary:Biofuels are an alternative to fossil-based fuels but there is a legitimate concern about the amount of water needed to grow crop-based feedstocks for biofuels. Formation water of varying salinity is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production. The authors discuss investigations that are underway to use formation water as a means of cultivating algae to be used as biofuel.
ISSN:1522-3175