Potential and environmental risk of bioenergy in Mexico

Authors

  • Jorge Montiel Montoya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35197/rx.06.01.2010.08.jm

Keywords:

biodiesel, bioethanol, hydrogen

Abstract

A study is presented on the potential and environmental risk of the main biofuels: bioethanol, biodiesel and hydrogen in Mexico, specifically in Sinaloa. The advantages of algae over other inputs for the production of these biofuels are discussed. Biofuels have an impact: Economically. - By reducing costs and improving product quality, providing energy independence and improving competitiveness. Environmentally. - By reducing gas emissions and creating recyclable and biodegradable products. Socially. - They help the growth and diversification of the rural economy. The production of biofuels on a commercial scale may be feasible in Mexico and Sinaloa when technical, economic and environmental aspects are considered and there is agreement with the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors. The following are recommended for biodiesel production: Jatropha, algae, salicornia, moringa, oil palm, castor oil and used oil. For the production of bioethanol: algae, sweet sorghum, agricultural and municipal waste, giant grass and maguey and to produce hydrogen: algae native to the State of Sinaloa.

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2010-04-30

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Montiel Montoya, J. (2010). Potential and environmental risk of bioenergy in Mexico. Revista Ra Ximhai , 6(1), 57–62. https://doi.org/10.35197/rx.06.01.2010.08.jm

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2010): enero-abril

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Artículos científicos

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