Seaweed Biorefinery: Towards Third Generation Biobased Commodoties

Abstract: 

Drivers for seaweed cultivation in the Dutch North Sea

• No existing seaweed industry

• Development of biobased economy (agricultural crops, lignocellulose residues, microalgae,..)

• Interest in seaweeds:

- No competition with food or other land use issues

- High biomass productivity

- Versatile feedstock: numerous options for chemicals and fuels via biorefinery

- Biochemical composition: complementary (for chemicals/fuel production) to micro-algae

• Development offshore wind turbine parks

Author(s): 
Ana M. López Contreras
Hans Reith
Jip Lenstra
Jaap W. van Hal
Link / Ref: 
TNO
Attachment: 
PDF icon Seaweed Biorefinery - Towards Third Generation Biobased Commodoties.pdf
Article Source: 
Energy research Centre of the Netherlands
Category: 
Ecological Services
Food Security or Needs
Uses of Seaweeds: Food
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy