Algae is abundantly present in our ecosystems and can be easily extracted and used for production of biopolymers. Algae does not produce any anthropogenic, harmful effects, has …
Energy and cost effective cultivation and harvesting technologies are important to improve the economic viability and environmental impact of microalgae. Understanding the …
Microalgae has been utilised in various applications ranging from pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, supplements, liquid fuels as well as food source for human and animals. The …
The efforts have been made to review phyllosilicate derived (clay-based) heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production via lignocellulose derived feedstocks. These catalysts …
Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is considered as one of the most promising methods for converting algal biomass to bio-oil and other value-added chemicals. The conventional HTL …
Microalgae are a promising aquatic culture for supplying biofuels and other bioproducts in the near-to medium-term. For this potential to develop into reality, an interesting alternative …
The extraction of lipids from microalgae cells of Botryococcus braunii and Chlorella vulgaris after ultrasonic and microwave pretreatment was evaluated. Cell disruption increased the …
The growing world population and industrialization necessitate shifting away from depleting and eco-toxic fossil fuels. Microalgae, specifically B. braunii, offer a viable alternative due to …
Efforts to reduce GHGs have made the production of alternative energy more critical to reach the 2050 net zero emissions targets, under the 2015 Paris agreement. Microalgae are a …