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Algae biofuels: versatility for the future of bioenergy by Jones, Carla S, Mayfield, Stephen P

“…Highlights ► Algae are the fastest growing organisms for biomass production. ► Algae can be used to generate hydrocarbons, ethanol, biogas, or hydrogen. ►…”
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Our energy future: introduction to renewable energy and biofuels by Jones, Carla S, Mayfield, Stephen P

“…Our Energy Future is an introductory textbook for the study of energy production, alternative and renewable fuels, and ways to build a sustainable energy…”
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Steps toward a globally available malaria vaccine: Harnessing the potential of algae for future low cost vaccines by Jones, Carla S., Mayfield, Stephen P.

“…Malaria is an infectious disease that threatens half of the world's population. This debilitating disease is caused by infection from parasites of the genus…”
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Heterologous expression of the C-terminal antigenic domain of the malaria vaccine candidate Pfs48/45 in the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii by Jones, Carla S., Luong, Tiffany, Hannon, Michael, Tran, Miller, Gregory, James A., Shen, Zhouxin, Briggs, Steven P., Mayfield, Stephen P.

“…Malaria is a widespread and infectious disease that is a leading cause of death in many parts of the world. Eradication of malaria has been a major world…”
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Probing the in vivo biosynthesis of scytonemin, a cyanobacterial ultraviolet radiation sunscreen, through small scale stable isotope incubation studies and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry by Jones, Carla S., Esquenazi, Eduardo, Dorrestein, Pieter C., Gerwick, William H.

“…[Display omitted] Scytonemin is a dimeric indole phenolic pigment found in the sheaths of many cyanobacteria. This pigment absorbs UV radiation protecting…”
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Why Fossil Fuels Energize Our Society by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…Energy is the world’s largest and one of its most important markets, influencing society in a myriad of ways. Fossil fuels supply the electricity to our homes…”
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Gaseous Biofuels: Biogas and Biohydrogen by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…The term “biofuel” is most commonly associated with ethanol and biodiesel because these renewable liquid fuels are often thought of as replacements for the…”
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Biofuels from Fats and Oils: Biodiesel by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…The first use of bioethanol as a fuel for engines came at about the same time as the introduction of another first-generation biofuel, biodiesel. The use of…”
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The Impact of Energy Usage on Climate Change by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…Fossil fuels have provided the world with an inexpensive source of energy that has become indispensable in powering our way of life; however, the reckless…”
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Economics and Politics of Biofuels by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…In recent years, rising costs for oil products, fears of reaching peak oil supply, and environmental concerns about the effects of emissions on global climate…”
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Environmental Impacts of Biofuels: Water, Land, and Nutrients by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…The future of bioenergy is promising because of the wide diversity of feedstocks and technologies being developed and implemented. Such a large canvas of…”
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Our Energy Future: The Prospects for Developing and Using Sustainable Biofuels by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…Over the last 100 years we have exploited inexpensive fossil fuels to drive unprecedented growth in the economy, agriculture, and ultimately world population…”
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Thermochemical Conversion Technologies by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…Today renewable replacements for fossil fuels come mainly from sources that are well developed, like corn ethanol and biodiesel from oilseeds. Future biofuels…”
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Overview of Energy Usage in the United States and the World by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…To begin, take a moment to stop and listen. Try to observe all sounds: the tick of a clock, the hum of a computer, the whirl of a passing car, the whisper of a…”
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Aquatic Versatility for Biofuels: Cyanobacteria, Diatoms, and Algae by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…When asked about photosynthesis, most people envision green leaves and root systems of common plants like trees or shrubs. We might even picture these plants…”
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Biochemistry and Biotechnology for Biofuels Development by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…The products of fossil fuels have become the mainstay of energy consumption around the world due to their high energy densities and cheap prices. This is…”
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The Past and Present of Bioethanol: Corn, Sugarcane, and Cellulosics by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…As a reminder, biomass is a biological material that is derived from a living organism, a recently living organism, or a metabolic by-product of a living…”
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Linking Food and Fuel: The Impact of Industrial Agriculture by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…Plants have the capability of converting solar energy and carbon dioxide into chemical energy and oxygen through the process of photosynthesis. Because of…”
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Life Cycle Assessments for Evaluating Biofuels Production by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…The wide assortment of feedstocks and technologies being considered within the energy market hold great potential for the future generation of biofuels. Even…”
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Methods for Reducing Our Fossil Fuel Usage: Renewable Energy Sources and Uses by Mayfield, Stephen P, Jones, Carla S

“…Over the past century, society’s expanding consumption of energy has mainly focused on energy derived from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are abundant and…”
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