Sylvie, George2010-09-132010-09-132017-05-112010-09-132010-09-132017-05-112009-08August 200http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2009-08-284textTexas – the energy center of the world – is emerging as a pioneer in algae biodiesel research and production. There are a number of reasons for this. Texas is the largest emitter of CO₂ in the country, and efforts are being made to reduce the state's dependence on fossil fuels. Also, algae – robust and promising organisms – need non-arable land, lots of sunlight and brackish/waste water, along with CO₂. Texas has all of these in abundance, plus universities and algae start-ups that are doing crucial Rapplication/pdfengAlgaeClean energyBiofuelsTexasGreen energyAlternative fuelsthesis2010-09-13