Water Environment Research Looks At Producing Energy From Algae
Read about Cutting-edge Energy Options in April Issue for Free
What do gas and algae have in common? One answer is Water Environment Research (WER), where one can read about some of the world's latest research on alternative energy production in the April issue. Formerly available to subscribers only, selected WER articles are now available free to the public on a monthly basis thanks to a new open access program from the Water Environment Federation, publisher of the highly regarded journal.
"April's open access paper in WER is a review of production alternatives for biodiesel and biogas from algae. With increasing fuel prices the economic feasibility of using algae for energy production may be at hand," said WER Editor-in-Chief Mike Stenstrom.
"Production of Biodiesel and Biogas from Algae: A Review of Process Train Options" by Patrick E. Wiley, J. Elliott Campbell, and Brandi McKuin analyzes the promise and pitfalls of deriving energy from algae via the wastewater treatment process, which can potentially improve global health through better sanitation while providing a cleaner-burning biogas fuel alternative. To read this month's open access article, visit http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wef/wer/2011/00000083/00000004/art00004.
Published since 1928, WER features peer-reviewed research papers and research notes, as well as state-of-the-art and critical reviews on original, fundamental, and applied research in all scientific and technical areas related to water quality, pollution control, and management. Originally known as the Sewage Works Journal, WER is available in both print and online formats and receives approximately 300 new research submissions each year.
About WEF
Formed in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization with 36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. WEF and its Member Associations proudly work to achieve our mission of preserving and enhancing the global water environment. For more information, visit www.wef.org
SOURCE: Water Environment Federation (WEF) - WEFTEC