Utilization of macro-algae for enhanced CO2 fixation and biofuels production: Development of a computing software for an LCA study

Fuel Processing Technology

Volumn 86, Issue 14-15, 2005, Pages 1679-1693

  Aresta, Michele ^a   Dibenedetto, Angela ^a   Barberio, Grazia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BARI   (Italy)

Author keywords

CO2 fixation; Fuel production; Life cycle assessment (LCA); Macro algae

Indexed keywords

ALGAE; BIOMASS; COMPUTER SOFTWARE; CRYOGENICS; LIFE CYCLE; ORGANIC SOLVENTS;

BIOFUELS; CO2 FIXATION; FUEL PRODUCTION; LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT; MACRO-ALGAE;

CARBON DIOXIDE;

EID: 23144432370     PISSN: 03783820     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2005.01.016     Document Type: Conference Paper

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