Current advances in microalgae harvesting and lipid extraction processes for improved biodiesel production: A review

S Vasistha, A Khanra, M Clifford, MP Rai - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microalgae have been considered as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production, since its
cultivation uses less land than other traditional oil crops and has a higher growth rate. A …

A review on chitosan-based flocculants and their applications in water treatment

R Yang, H Li, M Huang, H Yang, A Li - Water research, 2016 - Elsevier
In recent years, the use of chitosan and its derivatives as flocculants in water treatment has
received considerable attention due to their many advantages, including their widespread …

Process design and economics for the production of algal biomass: algal biomass production in open pond systems and processing through dewatering for …

R Davis, J Markham, C Kinchin, N Grundl, ECD Tan… - 2016 - osti.gov
This report describes in detail a set of aspirational design and process targets to better
understand the realistic economic potential for the production of algal biomass for …

Bioflocculation: an alternative strategy for harvesting of microalgae–an overview

SB Ummalyma, E Gnansounou, RK Sukumaran… - Bioresource …, 2017 - Elsevier
Microalgae based research has been extensively progressed for the production of value
added products and biofuels. Potential application of microalgae for biofuel is recently …

The evolution and versatility of microalgal biotechnology: A review

I Hamed - Comprehensive reviews in food science and food …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Microalgal biotechnology has emerged due to the health‐promoting properties of
microalgae related to their bioactive compounds and the great diversity of products that can …

Dewatering and drying methods for microalgae

CL Chen, JS Chang, DJ Lee - Drying technology, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Microalgae can efficiently fix carbon dioxide through their phototropic metabolism, and have
been recognized as a promising bioresource for animal feed, health food, fuel, cosmetic …

Harvesting of microalgal biomass: Efficient method for flocculation through pH modulation

SB Ummalyma, AK Mathew, A Pandey… - Bioresource …, 2016 - Elsevier
Harvesting of the micro alga Chlorococcum sp. R-AP13 through autoflocculation, chemical
flocculants or by change in medium pH was evaluated. Surface charge of algal cells …

Marine shell-based biorefinery: A sustainable solution for aquaculture waste valorization

M Kiehbadroudinezhad, H Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha… - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Fossil-derived products contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning
from fossil-based to bio-based products is an effective solution to this problem. There has …

Chitosan a versatile adsorbent in environmental remediation in the era of circular economy-a mini review

S Rebello, S Sali, MS Jisha, R Reshmy… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Restoration of environmental health is a major concern to the healthy sustenance of life on
Earth. Multidirectional efforts in this direction are envisaged to this common aim and the use …

How to effectively produce value-added products from microalgae?

A Maghzian, A Aslani, R Zahedi, M Yaghoubi - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Microalgae are the third generation of biomasses that have received lots of attention due to
their high energy content and ability to capture carbon dioxide from the air. However, there …