Mexico Found Ideal for Growing Microalgae for Biodiesel
May 4, 2016http://adnsureste.info/mexico-ideal-en-crecimiento-de-microalgas-para-elaborar-biodiesel-1600-h/
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A study conducted by experts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the University of Newcastle, UK, concluded that Mexico is ideal for developing the growth of certain species of microalgae, which can be used as feedstock for biodiesel.
According to Dr. Sharon Velazquez Orta, from UNAM and attached researcher at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials at Newcastle University, the Chlorella, Scenedesmus and Desmodesmus microalgae thrive in Lake Texcoco in Mexico. These microalgae are suitable feedstock for the production of biofuels due to their large amounts of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins.
Microalgae are attractive feedstock for biodiesel since they can grow in a day, in contrast to other sources of biomass such as corn oil and palm oil. This fast growth also means more biodiesel could be produced in a short span of time. Researchers are now working on methods to decrease the energy required to grow and process the fuel so it can be economically and energetically competitive with other biofuels.
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