Algae
By Bret and Josh
Introduction
Where it comes from: The energy comes from the algae. Which the algae is normally taken from algae gardens.
Algae Garden
The Problem
They first had to know where the energy was at. Scientists figured out that the energy is stored in the algae as oil. So they go through the same process as extracting oil. The difference is algae is a lot smaller and some may say easier to extract. It is definitely better for the environment.
Materials
Algae being turned into crude oil.
Data and Applications
Conclusion
Algae grows fast, consumes CO2 gases, and can be used for fuel feed and food. (multipurpose)
The drawbacks:
It is expensive to make since it is not used as a primary source of energy. Algae is in it’s early stages of development.
Concerns:
Loss of money in oil companies. It still is being researched.
Why it is not being used:
The energy has been researched by a small amount of people. (Still in development.)
Algae is a Biofuel
Bibliography
Bibliography
“Energy.Gov.” Algal Biofuels. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2015. <http://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/algal-biofuels>
Newman, Stefani. “HowStuffWorks.” HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com, n.d. Web. 21 May 2015. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/algae-biodiesel.htm>
“Scientists Turn Algae Into Crude Oil In Less Than An Hour.” Smithsonian. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2015. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/scientists-turn-algae-into-crude-oil-in-less-than-an-hour-180948282/?no-ist>