Perspectives of Open Ocean Seaweed Cultivation and Seaweed Biorefinery for Large-scale Production of Biobased Fuels and Chemicals

Abstract: 
  • Four species of seaweeds biochemically characterized for biorefinery
  • Mild fractionation required to preserve chemical structure
  • Seaweed carbohydrates can be hydrolyzed and fermented to ABE
  • Monetizing of all fractions is needed for viable biorefinery
Author(s): 
Johannes Henricus (Hans) Reith
Jaap W. van Hal
Jip Lenstra
Ana M. López Contreras
Link / Ref: 
Energy research Centre of the Netherlands
Attachment: 
PDF icon ECN Open ocean seaweed, biorefinery concept.pdf
Article Source: 
Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), October 2012, ECN-L--12-055
Category: 
Ecological Services
Economics
Geography
Uses of Seaweeds: Chemicals
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy