Biofuels from Algae Hold Potential, but Not Ready for Prime Time
UA biofuel expert Joel Cuello explains how future innovations could help realize algal biofuels’ full potential
Scaling up the production of biofuels made from algae to meet at least 5 percent – about 10 billion gallons – of U.S. transportation fuel needs would place unsustainable demands on energy, water and nutrients, says a new report from the National Research Council, or NRC. However, these concerns are not a definitive barrier for future production, and innovations that would require research and development could help realize algal biofuels’ full potential. (more…)