PJB-2017-600
PROGRESS AND PERSPECTIVES OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM MICROALGAL BIOMASS AVAILABLE IN PAKISTAN
Asad A. Zaidi
Abstract
Excessive use of fossil fuels has led to severe energy calamity and environmental pollution in the world. The effect can be mitigated by shifting from conventional fuels to biofuels which may become a replacement of fuels such as diesel, gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG). Algal biomass is considered as one of the most promising and emerging sources of biodiesel production. Technologies related to biodiesel production using algal biomass have gained initial foothold in Pakistan but have failed miserably in gaining necessary momentum due to lack of government support to technology. The aim of this study is to indicate the progress and future perspectives of biodiesel production in Pakistan through microalgae. The study indicates that microalgae is one of the best candidates for biodiesel production in Pakistan in addition to other energy crops like jatropha, castor and pongamia pinnata. There is a need for biodiesel to be expeditiously developed in order to lower the burden of imports on Pakistan’s economy while also bringing security of energy resources.
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