Microalgae are a source of biomass that has aroused the interest of the bioenergy industry
due to its sustainability potential and maximum use of different abundant natural resources …

The notion of bioeconomy is at the basis of recent European strategies aiming at conciliating
economic growth and sustainability. Consequently, extensive research has been conducted …

Following scrutiny of present biofuels, algae are seriously considered as feedstocks for next-
generation biofuels production. Their high productivity and the associated high lipid yields …

A new process evaluation methodology of microalgae biodiesel has been developed. Based
on four evaluation criteria, ie the net energy ratio (NER), biodiesel production costs …

Microalgae oil has been identified as a reliable resource for biodiesel production due to its
high lipid productivity and potential cultivation in non-fertile locations. However, high scale …

This work analyses the sustainability of microalgae-derived biofuel production by performing
an extensive comparison of conversion pathways, one studied at the University of Aveiro …

The majority belief is that microalgae is the most promising potential feedstock for biodiesel
production while it can also be used for treating wastewater. After the microalgae biodiesel …

With their fast growth rate and ability to accumulate a high percentage of their weight as lipid
and carbohydrate, microalgae potentially represent an ideal feedstock for the production of …

The economic analysis of biomass production is a critical step in ensuring the success of
any microalgae-based industry. Until recently, only small-scale facilities of less than 10 ha …

Algae have significant potential compared to other biomass feedstocks to supplement
current transportation fossil fuel usage. To determine the acceptability of algal biodiesel as a …