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Research and development for algae-based technologies in Korea: A review of algae biofuel production

  • Kyungpook National University

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Abstract

This review covers recent research and development (R&D) activities in the field of algae-based biofuels in Korea. As South Korea's energy policy paradigm has focused on the development of green energies, the government has funded several algae biofuel R&D consortia and pilot projects. Three major programs have been launched since 2009, and significant efforts are now being made to ensure a sustainable supply of algae-based biofuels. If these R&D projects are executed as planned for the next 10 years, they will enable us to overcome many technical barriers in algae biofuel technologies and help Korea to become one of the leading countries in green energy by 2020.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)297-303
Number of pages7
JournalPhotosynthesis Research
Volume123
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Algae
  • Biodiesel
  • Biofuel
  • Korea
  • Research and development (R&D)

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