A Microalgae-Based Biodiesel Refinery: Sustainability Concerns and Challenges

doi:10.1080/15435075.2013.867406

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	A Microalgae-Based Biodiesel Refinery: Sustainability Concerns and Challenges
	Zhu, L.1,2; Huo, S.3; Qin, L.4
	2015
发表期刊	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY
卷号	12 期号:6 页码:595-602
摘要	The interest in using microalgae to produce biodiesel is rapidly increasing in an effort to search for renewable and alternative energy. In an attempt to support algal biodiesel industry, the exploration of sustainability concerns involved in biodiesel refinery is becoming more and more necessary and important. From a sustainability perspective, this paper addresses the environmental, economic, social, and cultural implications of microalgae-based biodiesel refinery. From an environmental standpoint, there are four main related concerns: first, less water is required and water used can be recycled greatly, but it might cause water and even groundwater pollution; second, although low-value lands can be used for construction, it might cause land use changes and soil erosion; third, infrastructure construction and eutrophication by water pollution will threaten on local biodiversity; finally, there are some disputes of energy input and greenhouse gases emissions. From an economic point of view, the main benefit lies in an increase of employment and incomes, while the main drawback is the overwhelming investments required due to high costs. Socially, it can improve energy security and create jobs, while, on the other hand, it might affect the health of local animals and people. From a cultural viewpoint, algal biodiesel concept is a new element, and it requires time for people to adapt. With effective use of measures in technologies and policies, the microalgae-derived biodiesel industry will commercialize at levels of sustainability.
文章类型	Article
关键词	Microalgae Biodiesel Extraction And Conversion Sustainability Impact
WOS标题词	Science & Technology ; Physical Sciences ; Technology
DOI	10.1080/15435075.2013.867406
研究领域[WOS]	Thermodynamics ; Energy & Fuels
关键词[WOS]	LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT ; PIGGERY WASTE-WATER ; CHLORELLA-ZOFINGIENSIS ; BIOFUELS ; ALGAE ; ETHANOL ; ENERGY ; OPTIMIZATION ; CONSERVATION ; BIODIVERSITY
收录类别	SCI
语种	英语
WOS类目	Thermodynamics ; Energy & Fuels
WOS记录号	WOS:000350997700005
引用统计	被引频次：39[WOS] [WOS记录] [WOS相关记录]
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://ir.giec.ac.cn/handle/344007/9096
专题	中国科学院广州能源研究所
作者单位	1.Vaasa Energy Inst, FI-65101 Vaasa, Finland 2.Cranfield Univ, Sch Energy Environm & Agrifood, Cranfield MK43 0AL, Beds, England 3.Jiangsu Univ, Sch Food & Biol Engn, Zhenjiang, Peoples R China 4.Chinese Acad Sci, Guangzhou Inst Energy Convers, Key Lab Renewable Energy & Gas Hydrate, Guangzhou, Guangdong, Peoples R China
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Zhu, L.,Huo, S.,Qin, L.. A Microalgae-Based Biodiesel Refinery: Sustainability Concerns and Challenges[J]. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY,2015,12(6):595-602.
APA	Zhu, L.,Huo, S.,&Qin, L..(2015).A Microalgae-Based Biodiesel Refinery: Sustainability Concerns and Challenges.INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY,12(6),595-602.
MLA	Zhu, L.,et al."A Microalgae-Based Biodiesel Refinery: Sustainability Concerns and Challenges".INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY 12.6(2015):595-602.