Life cycle validation study of algal biofuels in Philippines via CML impact assessment

• Main Authors: Ubando, Aristotle T., Gue, Ivan Henderson V., Mayol, Andres Philip, Felix, Charles B., Ronquillo, Christian Joseph, Toledo, Nieves A., Garibay, Soledad S., Jimenez, Caridad N., Biona, Jose Bienvenido M., Culaba, Alvin B.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2016
• Subjects: Biodiesel fuels; Microalgae; Algal biofuels; Product life cycle; Energy Systems; Mechanical Engineering
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2241; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/3240/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

Biodiesel is seen as one of the promising alternatives for fossil-based fuels while reducing the carbon dioxide emissions. However, as first generation biodiesels are derived from food crops, the concern on food versus fuel heightens. As such, algal biodiesel is perceived as a solution to this probl...