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A new report has been launched, which examines the possibility of using algae biofuel as a source of fuel.

Entitled "Analyzing Algae as a Source of Fuel", the report was developed by India-based consulting organization Aruvian's Research.

Algae are a large and diverse group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms, ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms. The largest and most complex marine forms are called seaweeds. Though the prokaryotic cyanobacteria (commonly referred to as blue-green algae) were traditionally included as "algae" in older textbooks, many modern sources regard this as outdated and restrict the term algae to eukaryotic organisms.

According to Aruvian's Research, the possibilities of algae as an all-inclusive biofuel are literally infinite. Whereas most other biofuels must be slowly developed, and can only be harvested at particular times of the year, algae can double in volume overnight and can be harvested day after day. They also utilize carbon dioxide and are nearly 50 percent oil (whereas palms are only about 20 percent).

The new report analyzes algae as a source of fuel, covering the the potential of algae to serve as fuel for the energy-hungry world we live in.

The report explores the technologies involved in the process of converting algae into biofuel, the advantages and disadvantages of algae and the challenges facing the industry in commercializing this technology. A section on algae and carbon capture along with the scenarios of regulated versus unregulated carbon marketplace is also included in this research report.

The report also takes a look at the potential competition that algal development faces in this particular field, that is, from petroleum, unconventional fossil fuels, and other biofuels.

A profile of the leading players in this emerging field who are making waves in technological developments is included in the report. Also of interest are three case studies one on using algae as jet fuel in the future; one of the Maalaea Power Plant based in Hawaii and how it is deriving power from algae; and one on the relationship between algae and coal.

Basic information about algae is also provided in the report.

Key Topics Covered:

A. Executive Summary

B. The World of Algae

C. Various Uses of Algae

D. Looking at Basic Biological Hydrogen Production by Algae

E. Algae & Humans

F. Applications of Algae for Transport & Power Generation

G. Producing Fuel from Algae

H. Looking at the Technology Involved

I. Integrated Biodiesel Production for Microalgae

J. Production of Microalgal Biomass

K. Direct Liquefaction of Algae for Biodiesel Production

L. Algae & Carbon Capture

M. Analyzing Algal Fuel in the United States

N. Why Use Microalgae Benefits for the United States

O. Competition for Algae

P. Are Algae Biofuels the Future?

Q. Analyzing the Economics of Producing Microalgae & Biodiesel Processing

R. Fuel from Algae At What Cost?

S. Case Study: Deriving Jet Fuel from Algal Lipids

T. Case Study: Coal & Microalgae

U. Case Study: Algae Driving the Maalaea Power Plant

V. Case Study: Algae-fuelled Car in Cross-Country Race

W. Commercialization Outlook for Algae

X. Leading Industry Contributors

Y. Appendix

Z. Glossary of Terms

Companies Mentioned:

* FuelBio
* AlgaeLink
* AlgoDyne Ethanol Energy Corporation
* A2BE Carbon Capture
* Algae Fuel Systems
* Algae Floating Systems Inc
* Algaewheel
* Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation
* Aurora Biofuels
* Bio Fuel Systems
* Blue Marble Energy
* Cellana
* Dao Energy, LLC
* Diversified Energy Corporation
* Global Green Solutions
* GreenerBioEnergy Corporation
* GreenFuel Technologies Corporation
* GS CleanTech
* GreenFuel Technologies
* Imperium Renewables
* Inventure Chemical
* International Energy, Inc
* + many more

For more information on how to purchase the report, please visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/93074f/analyzing_algae_as