476
Views
13
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Articles

Economic evaluation of algae biodiesel based on meta-analyses

, , &
Pages 682-694 | Received 09 Jul 2014, Accepted 17 Aug 2015, Published online: 23 Sep 2015

References

  • 26 US § 40. 2013. “Alcohol, Etc. Used as Fuel.” http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/40.
  • Alternative Fuels Data Center. 2015. Accessed February 2015. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/prices.html.
  • Amer, L., B. Adhikari, and J. Pellegrino. 2011. “Technoeconomic Analysis of Five Microalgae to-Biofuels Processes of Varying Complexity.” Bioresource Technology 102: 9350–9359. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2011.08.010
  • Benemann, J., and W. Oswald. 1996. Systems and Economic Analysis of Microalgae Ponds for Conversion of CO2 to Biomass – Final Report. Pittsburgh: Department of Energy.
  • Chisti, Y. 2007. “Biodiesel form Microalgae.” Biotechnology Advances 25: 294–306. doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2007.02.001
  • Clarens, A. F., H. Nassau, E. P. Resurreccion, M. A. White, and L. M. Colosi. 2011. “Environmental Impacts of Algae-delivered Biodiesel and Bioelectricity for Transportation.” Environmental Science & Technology 45 (17): 7554–7560. doi: 10.1021/es200760n
  • Colosi, L. M., Y. L. Zhang, A. F. Clarens, and M. A. White. 2012. “Will Algae Produce Green? Using Published Life Cycle Assessments as a Starting Point for Economic Evaluation for Future Algae-to-Energy Systems.” Biofuels 3 (2): 129–142. doi: 10.4155/bfs.12.4
  • Davis, R., A. Aden, and P. T. Pienkos. 2011. “Techno-economic Analysis of Autotrophic Microalgae for Fuel Production.” Applied Energy 88: 3524–3531. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.04.018
  • Department of the Treasury (Internal Revenue Service). 2012. “How to Depreciate Property.” March 12.
  • EIA. 2013. “Data.” Accessed May 2015. http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=electricity_factors_affecting_prices.
  • Farrell, A. E., R. J. Plevin, B. T. Turner, A. D. Jones, M. O'Hare, and D. M. Kammen. 2006. “Ethanol Can Contribute to Energy and Environmental Goals.” Science 311: 506–508. doi: 10.1126/science.1121416
  • Gallagher, B. J. 2011. “The Economics of Producing Biodiesel from Algae.” Renewable Energy 36: 158–162. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2010.06.016
  • Kovacevic, V., and J. Wesseler. 2010. “Cost-effectiveness of Algae Energy Production in the EU.” Energy Policy 38: 5749–5757. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2010.05.025
  • Liu, X. W., A. F. Clarens, and L. M. Colosi. 2012. “Algae Biodiesel Has Potential Despite Inconclusive Results to Date.” Bioresource Technology 104: 803–806. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2011.10.077
  • Liu, X. W., B. Saydah, P. Eranki, M. Colosi, B. Mitchell, J. Rhodes, and A. F. Clarens. 2013. “Pilot-scale Data Provide Enhanced Estimates of the Life Cycle Energy and Emissions Profile of Algae Biofuels Produced via Hydrothermal Liquefaction.” Bioresource Technology 148: 163–171. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.08.112
  • Luo, D., Z. Hu, D. G. Choi, V. M. Thomas, M. J. Realff, and R. R. Chance. 2010. “Life Cycle Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions for an Ethanol Production Process Based on Blue–Green Algae.” Environmental Science and Technology 44: 8670–77. doi: 10.1021/es1007577
  • Meier, R. L. 1955. “Biological Cycles in the Transformation of Solar Energy into Useful Fuels.” In Solar Energy Research, edited by F. Daniels and J. A. Duffie, 179–183. Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin Press.
  • Miao, X., Q. Wu, and C. Yang. 2004. “Fast Pyrolysis of Microalgae to Produce Renewable Fuels.” Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 71: 855–863. doi: 10.1016/j.jaap.2003.11.004
  • Oracle Crystal Ball. 2014. http://www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/crystalball/overview/index.html.
  • Oswald, W. J., and C. G. Golueke. 1960. “Biological Transformation of Solar Energy.” Advances in Applied Microbiology 11: 223–242. doi: 10.1016/S0065-2164(08)70127-8
  • Pizarro, C., W. Mulbry, D. Blersch, and P. Kangas. 2006. “An Economic Assessment of Algal Turf Scrubber Technology for Treatment of Dairy Manure Effluent.” Ecological Engineering 26: 321–327. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2005.12.009
  • Sheehan, J., T. Dunahay, J. Benemann, and P. Roessler. 1998. A Look Back at the U.S. Department of Energy's Aquatic Species Program – Biodiesel from Algae. Report NREL/TP-580-24190. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US Department of Energy.
  • Stephens, E., I. L. Ross, Z. King, J. H. Mussgnug, O. Kruse, C. Posten, M. A. Borowitzka, and B. Hankamer. 2010. “An Economic and Technical Evaluation of Microalgal Biofuels.” Nature Biotecnology 28 (2): 126–128. doi: 10.1038/nbt0210-126
  • Subhadra, B. G., and M. Edwards. 2011. “Coproduct Market Analysis and Water Footprint of Simulated Commercial Algal Biorefineries.” Applied Energy 88: 3515–3523. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.12.051
  • Sun, A., R. Davis, M. Starbuck, A. Ben-Amotz, R. Pate, and P. T. Pienkos. 2011. “Comparative Cost Analysis of Algal Oil Production for Biofuels.” Energy 36: 5169–5179. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2011.06.020
  • US EIA. 2013. “Annual Energy Outlook.” Accessed June 2013. http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/index.cfm.
  • Vasudevan, V., R. Stratton, M. Pearlson, G. Jersey, A. Beyene, J. Weissman, M. Rubino, and J. Hileman. 2012. “Environmental Performance of Algal Biofuel Technology Options.” Environmental Science and Technology 46: 2451–2459. doi: 10.1021/es2026399
  • Williams, P. J. B., and M. L. Laurens. 2010. “Microalgae as Biodiesel & Biomass Feedstocks: Review & Analysis of the Biochemistry, Energetics & Economics.” Energy & Environmental Science 3: 554–590. doi: 10.1039/b924978h
  • Zhang, Y. L., M. A. White, and L. M. Colosi. 2013. “Environmental and Economic Assessment of Integrated Systems for Dairy Manure Treatment Coupled with Algae Bioenergy Production.” Bioresource Technology 130: 486–494. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.11.123

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.