Gegg, P. and Wells, V.K. orcid.org/0000-0003-1253-7297 (2017) UK Macro-algae biofuels: a strategic management review and future research agenda. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 5 (3). 32.
Abstract
Macro-algae is increasingly gaining attention as a potential feedstock for biofuels and as a potential alternative fuel for aviation. Technological aspects are showing promise, and being examined more widely. This paper uses a strategic management perspective to complete an initial macro-environmental scan of the potential opportunities and threats to a seaweed biofuels industry. This is in response to calls to look beyond technological aspects, and highlights the importance of social acceptance. It is clear that very little is known about the potential economic, social, environmental and political/legal issues that might arise in the development of this industry. While we can look at the development of other, more established renewable technologies and seaweed industries away from the UK to highlight potential issues this does not give us a clear picture. Further research is needed to ensure that a proactive approach is used to research and inform stakeholders who will affect the further technological development and commercialization of the industry.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2017 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
Keywords: | macro-algae; seaweed; biofuel; aviation; strategic management; macro-environment; PESTEL; social acceptance; policy |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Management School (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (EPSRC) EP/K014900/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 01 Aug 2017 08:39 |
Last Modified: | 01 Aug 2017 08:41 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse5030032 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | MDPI |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.3390/jmse5030032 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:119669 |