TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND BIOFUELS SUSTAINABILITY: THE CASE OF CASTOR SEED BIODIESEL

Authors

  • EDILENE DIAS SANTOS
  • VIRGÍNIA MIRTES DE ALCÂNTARA SILVA
  • RAIMUNDO MAINAR DE MEDEIROS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/polemica.2013.5297

Abstract

Given the importance of the energy issue on the basis of finite oil reserves, and the need to develop alternative sustainable development, research in the world turn to studies on the use of alternative sources of energy and fuel. Here it is shown a perspective of how technology can be used for biofuels, providing sustainable alternatives to technology innovation, relating them to natural resources.

Keywords: Biofuels; technological innovation; sustainability.

Author Biographies

EDILENE DIAS SANTOS

Economista, Especialista em Gestão e Planejamento Estratégico e em Economia Política Regional, Mestranda em Recursos Naturais pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande.

VIRGÍNIA MIRTES DE ALCÂNTARA SILVA

Bióloga, Especialista em Geografia e Gestão Ambiental.

RAIMUNDO MAINAR DE MEDEIROS

Doutorando em Meteorologia pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande.

Published

2013-03-20

How to Cite

DIAS SANTOS, E., DE ALCÂNTARA SILVA, V. M., & MAINAR DE MEDEIROS, R. (2013). TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND BIOFUELS SUSTAINABILITY: THE CASE OF CASTOR SEED BIODIESEL. POLÊM!CA, 12(1), 148–157. https://doi.org/10.12957/polemica.2013.5297

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