Open AccessWhole Algae Hydrothermal Liquefaction Technology Pathway
Author(s) -
M. Biddy,
R. Davis,
S. Jones
Publication year - 2013
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/1076659
Subject(s) - hydrothermal liquefaction , hydrothermal circulation , raw material , petroleum , liquefaction , gasoline , diesel fuel , environmental science , jet fuel , hydrocarbon , algae , waste management , biofuel , chemistry , engineering , chemical engineering , botany , biology , organic chemistry
This technology pathway case investigates the feasibility of using whole wet microalgae as a feedstock for conversion via hydrothermal liquefaction. Technical barriers and key research needs have been assessed in order for the hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae to be competitive with petroleum-derived gasoline-, diesel-, and jet-range hydrocarbon blendstocks