Using Algae for Biofuel Production: A Review

One of the greatest challenges 21st century is to obtain an ecological source transport fuels. The production biofuels based on feedstock obtained through exploitation arable land translates into increase in food prices and progressive degradation environment. Unlike traditional agricultural raw materials, algae are a neutral alternative many respects. They can even be as waste from polluted water reservoirs. manifestations deterioration surface waters eutrophication reservoirs, which leads number algae. Algae reaching shores reservoirs used material for biofuels, including biogas, bioethanol biodiesel. However, it should remembered that blooms periodic phenomenon, appearing summer months. Therefore, order ensure continuity obtaining energy biomass, necessary conduct cultivation artificial open tanks or photobioreactors. Accordingly, this review first briefly discusses properties possible applications different species various industrial areas, then describes process presence eutrophicated Technologies algal systems technologies biomass pretreatment were critically discussed. Various methods also reviewed, conditions summarized. Biofuels generations materials they presented determine future directions development field. Parameters affecting selection examined presented. Overall, still face replacing fossil Future work focus maximizing yield quality algae-derived while increasing their economic viability.