Algal biodiesel economy and competition among bio-fuels

作者：Lee D H^*

来源：Bioresource Technology, 2011, 102(1): 43-49.

DOI：10.1016/j.biortech.2010.06.034

• Algal biodiesel
• Microalgae
• Conventional biodiesel
• Bioethanol

This investigation examines the possible results of policy support in developed and developing economies for developing algal biodiesel through to 2040. This investigation adopts the Taiwan General Equilibrium Model-Energy for Bio-fuels (TAIGEM-EB) to predict competition among the development of algal biodiesel, bioethanol and conventional crop-based biodiesel. Analytical results show that algal biodiesel will not be the major energy source in 2040 without strong support in developed economies. In contrast, bioethanol enjoys a development advantage relative to both forms of biodiesel. Finally, algal biodiesel will almost completely replace conventional biodiesel. CO(2) reduction benefits the development of the bio-fuels industry.

• 出版日期2011-1