Microalgae has been identified as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production since its
cultivation requires less cropland compared to conventional oil crops and the high growth …

The rapid dwindling of fossil fuels coupled with the ever-increasing energy needs has led to
increased focus on the usage of other renewable sources of energy. Microalgae is one of …

This review focuses on the potential advantages and challenges of submerged membrane
photobioreactors (MPBRs) for microalgae cultivation and wastewater treatment. MPBR …

A microorganism culture process is a complex system in which physical operating
parameters and biological responses strongly interact. Mathematical formulation and …

Due to their versatility and the high biomass yield produced, cultivation of phototrophic
organisms is an increasingly important field. In general, open ponds are chosen to do it …

Vertical flat-panel photobioreactors for microalgae culture can be integrated into building
facades. On top of providing the large solar illuminated surfaces needed for microalgae …

Nannochloropsis is attracting renewed interest due to member species' potential application
as sustainable feedstocks in biofuel production and high-value compounds. This genus is …

In order to produce biodiesel from microalgae cultured with abundant seawater, Chlorella
sp. was mutated with 137 Se-γ ray irradiation and domesticated with f/2 seawater culture …

For biodiesel applications, microalgae and especially Nannochloropsis sp. are considered
as a promising feedstock for lipid production. Main issues are high lipid productivity, but also …

Strain selection is one of the primary hurdles facing cost-effective microalgal biodiesel
production. Indeed, the strain used affects both upstream and downstream biodiesel …