The Perspective of Large-Scale Production of Algae Biodiesel
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Abstract
We have had high expectations for using algae biodiesel for many years, but the quantities of biodiesel currently produced from algae are tiny compared to the quantities of conventional diesel oil. Furthermore, no comprehensive analysis of the impact of all factors on the market production of algal biodiesel has been made so far. This paper aims to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with algal biodiesel, to evaluate its production prospects for the biofuels market. The results of the analysis show that it is possible to increase the efficiency of algae biomass production further. However, because the production of this biodiesel is an energy-intensive process, the price of biodiesel is high. Opportunities for more economical production of algal biodiesel are seen in integration with other processes, such as wastewater treatment, but this does not ensure large-scale production. The impact of state policies and laws is significant in the future of algal biodiesel production. With increasingly stringent environmental requirements, electric cars are a significant threat to biodiesel production. By considering all the influencing factors, it is not expected that algal biodiesel will gain an essential place in the fuel market.
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OpenAlex topics: Algal biology and biofuel production · Biodiesel Production and Applications
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Technical Department, University of Slavonski Brod, Trg Stjepana Miletića 12, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia
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