| The Science of Algal Fuels: Phycology, Geology, Biophotonics, Genomics and Nanotechnology 2012 Edition Contributor(s): Gordon, Richard (Editor), Seckbach, Joseph (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9400799136 ISBN-13: 9789400799134 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Biotechnology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Life Sciences - Cell Biology |
| Dewey: 571.638 |
| Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology |
| Physical Information: 1.09" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.65 lbs) 506 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume, The Science of Algal Fuels (volume 25 of COLE), contains 26 chapters dealing with biofuels contributed by experts from numerous countries and covers several aspects of algal products, one being "oilgae from algae," mainly oils and fuels for engines. Among the prominent algal groups that participate in this process are the diatoms and green algae (Chlorophyceae). Their metabolism and breeding play an important role in biomass and extraction of crude oil and algal fuel. There is a strong relation between solar energy influencing algal culture and the photobiology of lipid metabolism. Currently, many international meetings and conferences on biofuel are taking place in many countries, and several new books and proceedings of conferences have appeared on this topic. All this indicates that this field is "hot" and in the forefront of applied bioscience. |