Biodiversity Improves Life Cycle Sustainability Metrics in Algal Biofuel Production

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (15) ◽  
pp. 9279-9288 ◽  
Author(s):  
David N. Carruthers ◽  
Casey M. Godwin ◽  
David C. Hietala ◽  
Bradley J. Cardinale ◽  
Xiaoxia Nina Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Sustainability Metrics ◽  
Algal Biofuel

Corrigendum to “Algal biofuel production for fuels and feed in a 100-ha facility: A comprehensive techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment” [Algal Res. 10 (July 2015) 266–279]

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 375-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin M. Beal ◽  
Léda N. Gerber ◽  
Deborah L. Sills ◽  
Mark E. Huntley ◽  
Stephen C. Machesky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Algal Biofuel

scholarly journals Hybrid life-cycle assessment of algal biofuel production

2015 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 436-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunima Malik ◽  
Manfred Lenzen ◽  
Peter J. Ralph ◽  
Bojan Tamburic
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Algal Biofuel ◽  
Hybrid Life Cycle Assessment

Determination of the life cycle climate change impacts of land use and albedo change in algal biofuel production

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 270-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Odile P. Fortier ◽  
Griffin W. Roberts ◽  
Susan M. Stagg-Williams ◽  
Belinda S.M. Sturm
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Algal Biofuel ◽  
Albedo Change

Priority Evaluation of Life Cycle Impact Factors for Algal Biofuel Production in the Philippines Using Analytic Hierarchy Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 842 ◽  
pp. 355-364
Author(s):  
Aristotle T. Ubando ◽  
Charles B. Felix ◽  
Ivan Henderson V. Gue ◽  
Andres Philip Mayol ◽  
Nieves A. Toledo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Algal Biofuel ◽  
Algal Biofuels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Algal biofuel is considered as an advanced generation bioenergy fuel which addresses the concerns of the preceding generations of biofuels on crop land competition and water consumption. Microalgae are considered as the only biomass feedstock capable of displacing fossil-fuel based on very high-oil yield per land area and other benefits. The production of biofuels in the Philippines is mandated by its Biofuel Act of 2006 which aims to introduce low-carbon fuels to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the dependence on oil imports. The Philippines’ biodiesel production uses solely coconut as biomass feedstock to produce coconut methyl ester (CME). With the mandate to increase the biodiesel blend to 5% by 2015, this adds pressure to the production of CME while battling for the fluctuating price of coconut. Due to the archipelagic geography and tropical climate of the country, abundance of thriving endemic species of microalgae can be found in the country. Hence, algal biofuel presents a viable option to alternatively produce biodiesel in the Philippines. Thus, policies in sustainable production of algal biofuel based on its environmental impact and natural resource consumption must initially be developed and drafted. A life-cycle assessment (LCA) approach was recommended to evaluate the sustainability of algal biofuel production in the country leading to policy development. Prior finalizing the impact assessment of an LCA study, prioritization of impact factors must initially be established and evaluated based on the programs and goals of the government and other stakeholders. LCA studies on algal biofuels were previously conducted overseas. However, the impact assessment of such studies is not applicable for the Philippines. Furthermore, there has been limited LCA study on algal biofuel production in the Philippines. Hence, this study proposes to establish a multi-criteria decision structure of the life-cycle impact factors of algal biofuels specifically for the Philippines and quantifying its priority levels using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). AHP is a multi-criteria decision analysis which quantifies the prioritization weights of the considered impact factors via pairwise comparison method. Survey shall be conducted to various government agencies, the industry, and other research institutions to establish an initial impact assessment of algal biofuels in the country. The initial results revealed priority are given to global warming potential, eco-toxicity, and photochemical ozone depletion, respectively. The results of this work shall aid the policy and decision makers of the country to develop and draft environmental policies and strategic plans for the proliferation of algal biofuels in the Philippines.

scholarly journals Algal biofuel production for fuels and feed in a 100-ha facility: A comprehensive techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 266-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin M. Beal ◽  
Léda N. Gerber ◽  
Deborah L. Sills ◽  
Mark E. Huntley ◽  
Stephen C. Machesky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Algal Biofuel

Quantitative Uncertainty Analysis of Life Cycle Assessment for Algal Biofuel Production

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 687-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah L. Sills ◽  
Vidia Paramita ◽  
Michael J. Franke ◽  
Michael C. Johnson ◽  
Tal M. Akabas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Uncertainty Analysis ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Algal Biofuel

scholarly journals Using life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis in a real options framework to inform the design of algal biofuel production facilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 418-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan D. Kern ◽  
Adam M. Hise ◽  
Greg W. Characklis ◽  
Robin Gerlach ◽  
Sridhar Viamajala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Real Options ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Algal Biofuel ◽  
Production Facilities

Optimization of Life Cycle Net Energy of Algal Biofuel Production

2017 ◽  
pp. 581-593
Author(s):  
Varun Sanwal ◽  
Raja Chowdhury ◽  
Jhuma Sadhukhan
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Algal Biofuel

Life cycle assessment and nutrient analysis of various processing pathways in algal biofuel production

2017 ◽  
Vol 230 ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongyan Mu ◽  
Roger Ruan ◽  
Min Addy ◽  
Sarah Mack ◽  
Paul Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Algal Biofuel ◽  
Nutrient Analysis ◽  
Processing Pathways
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