A solar thermal reactor receives concentrated solar irradiation and uses this energy to thermally convert biomass into synthesis gas (H2, CO and CO2...
Biodiesel is a mixture of fatty acid esters which can be produced from vegetable oils or animal fats with methanol. Recently, many researchers focus...
Microalgae and cyanobacteria are phototrophs that have important advantages over land-based crops as potential feedstocks for energy production. They...
As concerns over U.S. energy security and global warming increase, the need to develop alternative and renewable sources of energy is more important...
Traditionally, microalgae are cultivated in closed systems or open ponds, which are aerated or exposed to air to allow microalgae to capture CO2 from...
Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) can be an important component of reducing worldwide CO2 emissions from stationary point sources, such as coal-...