Usher, PK, Lea-Langton, A, Camargo - Valero, MA et al. (2 more authors) (2014) Integrating microalgae into the Brazilian program for biodiesel production and use. Biofuels, 5 (1). 45 - 52. ISSN 1759-7269
Abstract
Brazil‘s programme for production and use of biodiesel is a novel program, aimed at improving the sustainability of biodiesel by promoting social inclusion, whilst simultaneously increasing food security, diversifying feedstocks and producing a lower carbon fuel. The aims of the program have been evaluated by conducting a qualitative analysis of the system. The existing system is then compared with the introduction of microalgae as a feedstock. This research shows that revisions to the program are needed in order to address economic, social and environmental sustainability. Particular attention must be given to more thorough environmental criteria for land use and agricultural techniques. Family farmers need stronger support in order for biodiesel to become a sustainable product for them to grow. Microalgae could be included into a biodiesel program, provided sufficient incentives are given, and this could improve the overall sustainability of biodiesel production and use.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2014, Future Science Ltd. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Biofuels. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Chemical & Process Engineering (Leeds) > Energy Research Institute (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) > Inst for Pathogen Control Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 12 Feb 2014 15:59 |
Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2019 10:20 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4155/bfs.13.65 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Future Science |
Identification Number: | 10.4155/bfs.13.65 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:77682 |