Algae and Biomass Briquettes

Energy (Algae) People say that Algae is the biofuel of the future. But it isn’t as simple as getting the algae itself and putting it in our gas tanks. Scientist have to use various mechanical and chemical methods. Algae might be an end to using fossil flues.

Benefits (Algae) We don’t have to use crops such as palms to produce oil. Algae grows almost anywhere. Can reduce Carbon emissions depending on where it’s grown. The extracts from the algae oil can be used as livestock feed and can be made into ethanol .

Drawbacks (Algae) There are a couple of disadvantages. For one, this is a new technology. Produces unstable biodiesel. Biodiesel performs poorly compared to fossil fuels.

Government plans (Algae) The government pledged to invest up to $24 million to three research groups.

Not number one fuel source? (algae) One reason that algae is not our number one fuel source is that algae biofuel is still a new concept. But in the future it might replace fossil fuels.

Energy (BB) Biomass briquettes will soon replace Coal, Natural Gases, Kerosene, Diesel, Lignite etc. They are eco-friendly and renewable resources. It is also cheaper than other fuels.

Benefits (BB) Biomass briquettes is a good substitute for coal since they are made of natural material. Also because they do not put any pollution in the air like coal does. Factories started using this product since they herd about its benefits.

Disadvantages (BB) The first and possibly the worst disadvantage to using biomass briquettes is that directly burning biomass as a fuel produces more greenhouse gasses that can be absorbed by the plants, making global warming worst.

Government plans (BB) As for our government, we really have any plans. But it is available for factories. In India, they are preparing to use biomass for their factories in 2012.

Not number one fuel source? (BB) The reason that Biomass Briquettes is not our number one fuel source is because it is still relatively new like algae. But it still could replace Coal, Natural Gases, Kerosene, Diesel, Lignite etc.

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Sites http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/87/i27/8727notw5.html