Algae Oil as Future Energy Source in Indian Perspective

Abstract

In view of increasing energy demand, climate change, increasing price of petroleum and most importantly the fossil fuel resources will be diminished rapidly. The transport fuels are needed to replace by bio fuel from renewable sources. Slow growth rate, low biomass, low productivity and requirement for agriculture land for cultivation restricts to use edible, non edible, waste cooking as bio fuel. The Microalgae appear to be the only source of renewable bio fuel that is capable of meet the global energy demands. Microalgae use sun light and CO2 for their growth. Oil productivity of many microalgae greatly exceeds the oil productivity of the other crops. This paper provides the best culture method, best harvesting method and optimum oil extraction method. The finding of this paper shows the present status of work done by various agencies and institutes in the area of algal oil development in India

Keywords

• Microalgae, Cultivation, Extraction, Harvesting, Engine, Fuel, Biodiesel

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