Discover the art & science of converting Sun’s energy to Biofuels Using CO2, water & Algae.
Algae Biofuel Summit 2008
17th, 18th & 19th September 2008, New Delhi, India
Peering into the future seldom produces a clear picture. But this is not the case with Biofuels. Its long-term impacts on the global economy appear to be pretty clear. The future of Biofuels is secured the question is what feedstock for biodiesel is sustainable and profitable in the long term. As sustainable alternatives are sought in a bid to enhance energy security as well as reduce carbon emissions, the focus of researchers has shifted to "next generation" Biodiesel- those not made from food crops such as soy or palm.
Algae farming for oil is the next biggest opportunity for Biofuel industry. Algae like corn, soybeans, sugar cane and other plants (like Jatropha), use photosynthesis to convert solar energy into chemical energy. They store this energy in the form of oils, carbohydrates, proteins, etc. The plant oil is converted to Biodiesel. Hence Biodiesel is a form of solar energy. The more efficient a particular plant is at converting that solar energy into chemical energy, the better it is from a biodiesel perspective. Among the most photo synthetically efficient plants on this earth are various types of algae.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, these slimy aquatic organisms may yield 10 to 100 times more than conventional oilseed crops like soy, rapeseed or tree borne oil plantations like Jatropha & palm. While Jatropha takes 3-5 years to reach an economical yield, algae takes just 3-5 days to start giving its first oil Harvest. The reason: Algae have a simple cellular structure, a lipid-rich composition and a rapid reproduction rate. Many algae species can also grow in saltwater and other harsh conditions—whereas soy an corn require arable land and fresh water that will be in short supply as the world’s population balloons.
We cordially invite you to the Algae Biofuel Summit 2008, New Delhi ,India to enjoy an excellent technical program, be amongst friends and colleagues and enjoy the INDIAN hospitality.
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