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Can algae be processed economically on a farm scale system to produce liquid fuels such as biodiesel?

Last Updated: May 07, 2012

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Some types of algae can produce large quantities of oil in a small space. Algae is currently being researched as a feedstock for biodiesel, and its economic feasibility is yet to be determined. For more information on algae biofuels, see Algae for Biofuel Production.

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