Mathai, Biya Mary and Khandelwal, Ashish (2026) Seaweeds: The Fuel Source of Future Generations. Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter, 8 (6). pp. 258-261. ISSN 2581-8317
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The seaweeds are one of the potential and sustainable raw materials for third-generation biofuel production that can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels and conventional biofuels. Biofuels derived from seaweed, can be grown in ocean. They grow fast, have a low lignin content and high carbohydrate content, making them perfect for bioethanol production. The fermentable sugars can be extracted from seaweeds using various pretreatment methods, such as acid, alkali, microwave, and enzymatic hydrolysis, then fermented with microorganisms like Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Zymomonas mobilis to produce bioethanol. Even though challenges like cultivation of seaweeds, salt inhibition and pretreatment by- products remain, new research is enhancing the efficiency of production. Favourable coastal conditions and supportive biofuel policies of India indicate the future potential of algal-based biofuels for a cleaner and safer energy system.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Algae > Seaweed |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division Subject Area > CMFRI Publications > CMFRI Pamphlets > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division |
| Depositing User: | Arun Surendran |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Nov 2026 04:03 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Nov 2026 04:03 |
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/20146 |
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