Microalgae based biorefinery promoting circular bioeconomy-techno economic and life-cycle analysis

Microalgae for biodiesel production and other applications: A review

Mata, T. M., Martins, A. A., & Caetano, N. S. (2010) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2009.07.020 · Cited by 5,685

Commercial Applications of Microalgae

Spolaore, P., Joannis-Cassan, C., Duran, E., & Isambert, A. (2006) · Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering · doi:10.1263/jbb.101.87 · Cited by 4,285

Dual role of microalgae: Phycoremediation of domestic wastewater and biomass production for sustainable biofuels production

Rawat, I., Ranjith Kumar, R., Mutanda, T., & Bux, F. (2011) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.11.025 · Cited by 1,185

Techno-Economic Analysis of Autotrophic Microalgae for Fuel Production

Davis, R., Aden, A., & Pienkos, P. T. (2011) · Applied Energy · doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.04.018 · Cited by 1,069

Harvesting techniques applied to microalgae: A review

Barros, A. I., Gonçalves, A. L., Simões, M., & Pires, J. C. M. (2015) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.09.037 · Cited by 1,015

Increase in Chlorella strains calorific values when grown in low nitrogen medium

Illman, A. M., Scragg, A. H., & Shales, S. W. (2000) · Enzyme and Microbial Technology · doi:10.1016/s0141-0229(00)00266-0 · Cited by 1,008

Photobioreactors: Production systems for phototrophic microorganisms

O., P. (2001) · Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s002530100702 · Cited by 987

What Is the Bioeconomy? A Review of the Literature

Bugge, M. M., Hansen, T., & Klitkou, A. (2016) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su8070691 · Cited by 909

Comparative energy life-cycle analyses of microalgal biomass production in open ponds and photobioreactors

Jorquera, O., Kiperstok, A., Sales, E. A., Embiruçu, M., & Ghirardi, M. L. (2010) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2009.09.038 · Cited by 863

Outdoor cultivation of microalgae for carotenoid production: Current state and perspectives

Del Campo, J. A., García-González, M., & Guerrero, M. G. (2007) · Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s00253-007-0844-9 · Cited by 739

Process Design and Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis of an Integrated Pineapple Processing Waste Biorefinery

Banerjee, S., Munagala, M., Shastri, Y., Ranganathan, V., Patti, A. F., & Arora, A. (2022) · ACS Engineering Au · doi:10.1021/acsengineeringau.1c00028 · Cited by 37

Hydrothermal processing of microalgal biomass: Circular bio-economy perspectives for addressing food-water-energy nexus

Behera, B., Mari Selvam, S., & Balasubramanian, P. (2022) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127443 · Cited by 37

Advancements in Microalgal Biorefinery Technologies and Their Economic Analysis and Positioning in Energy Resource Market

Chanana, I., Kaur, P., Kumar, L., Kumar, P., & Kulshreshtha, S. (2023) · Fermentation · doi:10.3390/fermentation9030202 · Cited by 37

Strategies and challenges to enhance commercial viability of algal biorefineries for biofuel production

Kashyap, M., Chakraborty, S., Kumari, A., Rai, A., Varjani, S., & Vinayak, V. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129551 · Cited by 34

New perspectives on biomass conversion and circular economy based on Integrated Algal-Oil Palm Biorefinery framework for sustainable energy and bioproducts co-generation

Abdullah, M. A., Nazir, M. S., Hussein, H. A., Shah, S. M. U., Azra, N., Iftikhar, R., Iqbal, M. S., Qamar, Z., Ahmad, Z., Afzaal, M., et al. (2024) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118452 · Cited by 41

From microalgae to bioenergy: Identifying optimally integrated biorefinery pathways and harvest scheduling under uncertainties in predicted climate

Lim, J. Y., Teng, S. Y., How, B. S., Nam, K., Heo, S., Máša, V., Stehlík, P., & Yoo, C. (2022) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2022.112865 · Cited by 34

Liquid triphasic systems as sustainable downstream processing of Chlorella sp. biorefinery for potential biofuels and feed production

Koyande, A. K., Chew, K. W., Show, P. L., Munawaroh, H. S. H., & Chang, J. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125075 · Cited by 30

Purification of potato wastewater and production of byproducts using microalgae Scenedesmus and Desmodesmus

Yuan, S., Ye, S., Yang, S., & Luo, G. (2021) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102237 · Cited by 30

Microalgal Fuels: Promising Energy Reserves for the Future

Sirohi, R., Il Choi, H., & Sim, S. J. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122841 · Cited by 29

Integrated energy informatics technology on microalgae-based wastewater treatment to bioenergy production: A review

Yu, K. L., Ong, H. C., & Zaman, H. B. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122085 · Cited by 30

Harnessing bioenergy potential of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: A comprehensive characterization and valorization of biomass towards energy conversion under circular bioeconomy

Singh, A., Singh, S., Singh, S., Prasad, N., & Asthana, R. K. (2024) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2024.122256 · Cited by 28

Lean business model canvas and sustainable innovation business model based on the industrial synergy of microalgae cultivation

Moshood, T. D., Nawanir, G., Aripin, N. M., Ahmad, M. H., Lee, K. L., Hussain, S., Sanusi, Y. K., & Ajibike, W. A. (2021) · Environmental Challenges · doi:10.1016/j.envc.2021.100418 · Cited by 27

Bioethanol from hydrolyzed Spirulina (Arthrospira Platensis) biomass using ethanologenic bacteria

Werlang, E. B., Julich, J., Muller, M. V. G., de Farias Neves, F., Sierra-Ibarra, E., Martinez, A., & Schneider, R. D. C. D. S. (2020) · Bioresources and Bioprocessing · doi:10.1186/s40643-020-00315-9 · Cited by 26

Exploration of algal biorefinery frameworks: Optimization, quantification of environmental impacts and economics

Viswanathan, K., Huang, J.-M., Tsai, T.-H., Chang, J., & Wu, W. (2022) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2022.102903 · Cited by 26

Microalgae cultivation in a biogas plant: Environmental and economic assessment through a life cycle approach

Romagnoli, F., Spaccini, F., Boggia, A., Paoli, R., Feofilovs, M., Ieviņa, B., & Rocchi, L. (2024) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107116 · Cited by 29

Mixotrophic cultivation of microalgae using agro-industrial waste: Tolerance level, scale up, perspectives and future use of biomass

Braun, J. C. A., Balbinot, L., Beuter, M. A., Rempel, A., & Colla, L. M. (2024) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2024.103554 · Cited by 25

Advances and Perspectives of Microalgal Biorefineries for Bioenergy

Choudhary, S., Venkatrayalu, G., Kiran, B. R., & Poluri, K. M. (2025) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c01676 · Cited by 26

Recent biotechnological developments in reshaping the microalgal genome: A signal for green recovery in biorefinery practices

Singh, M., Mal, N., Mohapatra, R., Bagchi, T., Parambath, S. D., Chavali, M. S., Rao, K. M., Ramanaiah, S. V., Kadier, A., Kumar, G., et al. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133513 · Cited by 25

Harnessing microalgae for a synergistic approach to CO₂ capture, wastewater treatment, and biodiesel production: A review

AlSalal, A. M., AlMomani, F. A., & Alkanaimsh, S. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.117465 · Cited by 24

Microalgae consortia cultivation using effluents for bioproduct manufacture

Magro, F. G., Freitag, J. F., Bergoli, A., Cavanhi, V. A. F., & Colla, L. M. (2021) · Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology · doi:10.1007/s11157-021-09587-9 · Cited by 25

Production of hydrogen from beverage wastewater by dark fermentation in an internal circulation reactor: Effect on pH and hydraulic retention time

Pulido, A. J. Á., Fuentes, K. L., Arias, C. A., & Chaparro, T. R. (2022) · Energy Conversion and Management X · doi:10.1016/j.ecmx.2022.100232 · Cited by 24

Quantifying the intrinsic value of algal biomass based on a multi-product biorefining strategy

Klein, B. C., Davis, R. E., & Laurens, L. M. L. (2023) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2023.103094 · Cited by 26

Multifaceted applications of microalgal biomass valorization to enriched biorenewables, a review of futuristic biorefinery paradigm

Rehmanji, M., Singh, R. P., Nesamma, A. A., Khan, N. J., Fatma, T., Narula, A., & Jutur, P. P. (2022) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2022.100972 · Cited by 22

Progress towards a targeted biorefinery of Chromochloris zofingiensis: a review

Wood, E. E., Ross, M. E., Jubeau, S., Montalescot, V., & Stanley, M. S. (2022) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-022-02955-7 · Cited by 24

Life-cycle cost (LCC) applied to hydrogen technologies: a review

Nicita, A., Squadrito, G., & Maggio, G. (2023) · The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment · doi:10.1007/s11367-023-02224-3 · Cited by 22

Techno-economic analysis of biocrude, biogas, and fertilizer production from microalgae Coelastrella striolata cultivated in agroindustrial wastewater

Kurniawan, K. I. A., Susanti, H., Rani, D. S., Harahap, B. M., Firmansyah, E. A., Ishizaki, R., Demura, M., Ahamed, T., & Noguchi, R. (2024) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143857 · Cited by 22

Unveiling underlying factors for optimizing light spectrum to enhance microalgae growth

Ieviņa, B., & Romagnoli, F. (2024) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131980 · Cited by 23

Benchmarking commercially available value-added fractions with potential for production via microalgae-based biorefineries: is it worth it?

Ferreira, F., Ortigueira, J., dos Reis, A. J. D., & Lopes, T. F. (2025) · Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts · doi:10.1186/s13068-025-02633-6 · Cited by 23

Continuous design and economic analysis of a Sargassum muticum biorefinery process

Caxiano, I. N., Mello, P. A., Alijó, P. H. R., Teixeira, L. V., Cano, R. F., Maia, J. G. S. S., Bastos, J. B. V., & Pavão, M. S. G. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126152 · Cited by 22

Pathways to Water Sector Decarbonization, Carbon Capture and Utilization

Ren, Z. J., Pagilla, K. R., Ren, Z. J., Schnoor, J. L., Pagilla, K. R., Simon, A. J., Snyder, S. W., Shaw, A., Chetty, K., Chan, T. F., et al. (2023) · IWA Publishing eBooks · doi:10.2166/9781789063738 · Cited by 21

Environmental profiling microalgae-based eicosapentaenoic acid production along the technical advancement via life cycle assessment

Qin, Z., Hu, X., Mou, J., He, G., Ye, G., Li, H., Chopra, S. S., Dong, L., Lin, C. S. K., & Wang, X. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136477 · Cited by 20

Sustainable processing of microalgae protein: Design of biphasic partitioning systems based on natural deep eutectic solvents for C-phycocyanin recovery from model aqueous solutions

Pereira, B. A., Matos, C. T., Costa, L. C., Ferreira, L. M., Crespo, J. G., & Brazinha, C. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128510 · Cited by 21

Current and Future Perspective of Microalgae for Simultaneous Wastewater Treatment and Feedstock for Biofuels Production

Kumar, A. (2021) · Chemistry Africa · doi:10.1007/s42250-020-00221-9 · Cited by 21

Integrated algal and oil palm biorefinery as a model system for bioenergy co-generation with bioproducts and biopharmaceuticals

Abdullah, M. A., & Hussein, H. A. (2021) · Bioresources and Bioprocessing · doi:10.1186/s40643-021-00396-0 · Cited by 19

Modern Pig Production: Aspects of Animal Welfare, Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy

Sossidou, E. Ν., Banias, G., Batsioula, M., Termatzidou, S.-A., Simitzis, P., Patsios, S. I., & Broom, D. M. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su17115184 · Cited by 26

Microalgae: revolutionizing skin repair and enhancement

Chinjoo, N., & Golzary, A. (2025) · Biotechnology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.btre.2025.e00911 · Cited by 25

Exploring the dynamics of algae-associated microbiome during the scale-up process of Tetraselmis sp. microalgae: A metagenomics approach

Hosseini, H., Saadaoui, I., Cherif, M., Siddiqui, S. A., & Sayadi, S. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129991 · Cited by 19

Biotechnological valorization of algal biomass: an overview

Kumar, A. N., Yoon, J., Kumar, G., & Kim, S. (2020) · Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing · doi:10.1007/s43393-020-00012-w · Cited by 19

Low temperature combined with high inoculum density improves alpha-linolenic acid production and biochemical characteristics of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Zheng, S., Zou, S., Feng, T., Sun, S., Guo, X., He, M., Wang, C., Chen, H., & Wang, Q. (2022) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126746 · Cited by 20

Wastewater based microalgae valorization for biofuel and value-added products recovery

Gondi, R., Kavitha, S. K., Kannah, R. Y., Kumar, G., & Banu, J. R. (2022) · Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · doi:10.1016/j.seta.2022.102443 · Cited by 20

Reducing culture medium nitrogen supply coupled with replenishing carbon nutrient simultaneously enhances the biomass and lipid production of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Zheng, S., Zou, S., Wang, H., Feng, T., Sun, S., Chen, H., & Wang, Q. (2022) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2022.1019806 · Cited by 19

Technical insights of microalgae derived bio-diesel on its performance and emission characteristics, techno-economics and practicability huddles

Mariadhas, A., Kumar, B. S., Kabilan, K., Jayaprabakar, J., Karthikeyan, A., Joy, N., Arun, J., Dawn, S. S., & Nirmala, N. (2023) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128744 · Cited by 18

Nannochloropsis Oceanica Harvested Using Electrocoagulation with Alternative Electrodes – An Innovative Approach on Potential Biomass Applications

Figueiredo, D., Ferreira, A., Quelhas, P., Schulze, P. S. C., & Gouveia, L. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126222 · Cited by 18

Sustainability evaluation of microalgae biodiesel production process integrated with nutrient close-loop pathway based on emergy analysis method

Li, P., Wang, X., Luo, Y., & Yuan, X. (2021) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126611 · Cited by 16

Potential applications of Botryococcus terribilis: A review

Estevam, B. R., Pinto, L. F. R., Filho, R. M., & Fregolente, L. V. (2022) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2022.106582 · Cited by 15

Microalgal biofuels: Pathways towards a positive energy balance

Heredia, V., Legrand, J., & Pruvost, J. (2022) · Energy Conversion and Management · doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115929 · Cited by 14

Biochemical trade-offs and opportunities of commercialized microalgae cultivation under increasing carbon dioxide

Lim, Y. A., Ilankoon, I. M. S. K., Khong, N. M. H., Priyawardana, S. D., Ooi, K. R., Chong, M. N., & Foo, S. C. (2024) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129898 · Cited by 15

Microalgal-Based Biorefinery Approaches Toward a Sustainable Future

Choudhary, S., & Poluri, K. M. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-1912-9_10 · Cited by 14

Bio-flocculation: A cost effective and energy efficient harvesting technique for algal biofuel production and wastewater treatment

Tripathi, G., Dubey, P., Shamim, A., Farooqui, A., & Mishra, V. (2024) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2024.101969 · Cited by 14

Synthetic biology‐enhanced microalgae for biofuel production: a perspective

Makepa, D. C., & Chihobo, C. H. (2024) · Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · doi:10.1002/bbb.2708 · Cited by 14

Circular bioeconomy approaches for sustainability and carbon mitigation in microalgal biorefinery

Nagarajan, D., Lee, D., & Chang, J. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-89855-3.00009-1 · Cited by 14

Roadmap from microalgae to biorefinery: A circular bioeconomy approach

Singh, A., Kushwaha, A., Goswami, S., Tripathi, A., Bhasney, S. M., Goswami, L., & Hussain, C. M. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-85403-0.00006-2 · Cited by 14

Production of chemicals and utilities in-house improves the environmental sustainability of phytoplankton-based biorefinery

Kiehbadroudinezhad, M., Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, H., Karimi, K., Madadi, M., Chisti, Y., Peng, W., Liú, D., Tabatabaei, M., & Aghbashlo, M. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165751 · Cited by 14

Polyamine-Mediated Growth Regulation in Microalgae: Integrating Redox Balance and Amino Acids Pathway into Metabolic Engineering

Lavandosque, L. L., & Winck, F. V. (2025) · SynBio · doi:10.3390/synbio3020008 · Cited by 13

Carbon Sequestration by Microalgae and Engineering of Microalgal Cells by CRISPR Technology for Efficient CO2 Capture for Carbon Neutral Bioproducts

Ummalyma, S. B., Maharajan, T., Sreelekshmy, B. R., & Eswaran, K. (2025) · ACS ES&T Water · doi:10.1021/acsestwater.5c00517 · Cited by 12

Current and future perspectives of a microalgae based circular bioeconomy to manage industrial wastewater– A Systematic Review

Rengarajan, H. J. R., Detchanamurthy, S., Panneerselvan, L., & Thavamani, P. (2024) · Physiologia Plantarum · doi:10.1111/ppl.14184 · Cited by 13

Cultivation of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris, Monoraphidium sp and Scenedesmus obliquus in wastewater from the household appliance industry for bioremediation and biofuel production

de Oliveira, K. L., Oliveira, J. L. D. S., Moraes, E. A., Cavalcante, K. M. D. S. P., de Oliveira, M. L. M., & Alves, C. R. (2024) · 3 Biotech · doi:10.1007/s13205-024-04142-z · Cited by 13

Exploring microalgae-based biodiesel as an alternative fuel: Development, production techniques and environmental impacts

Chaudhary, S., Bano, K. S., Mohanty, T., Kumari, A., & Mehdi, M. M. (2025) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.108249 · Cited by 14

Microalgal biohydrogen production: Mechanisms, current trends, barriers, economic viability, and CO2 utilization

Al-Qadri, A. A., Ahmed, U., Onaizi, S. A., Razzak, S. A., & Nawaz, A. (2025) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.108480 · Cited by 13

Algal lipids for biofuel production: strategies, environmental impacts, downstream processing and commercialization

Sreenikethanam, A., Raj, S., Banu, J. R., Gugulothu, P., Varjani, S., & Bajhaiya, A. K. (2022) · Phytochemistry Reviews · doi:10.1007/s11101-022-09824-1 · Cited by 13

Monte Carlo Simulations for Resolving Verifiability Paradoxes in Forecast Risk Management and Corporate Treasury Applications

Pavlik, M., & Michalski, G. M. (2025) · International Journal of Financial Studies · doi:10.3390/ijfs13020049 · Cited by 12

Cell disruption and extraction for microalgae biorefinery: Focus on deep eutectic solvents moving towards aqueous biphasic system

Taj-Liad, S. T., Raviadaran, R., Chandran, D., & Lam, M. K. (2025) · Results in Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105066 · Cited by 15

Techno-economic analysis of livestock urine and manure as a microalgal growth medium

Lee, J.-C., Lee, B., Kim, H., Jeon, B., & Lim, H. (2021) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2021.09.005 · Cited by 12

Growth and Metabolite Production in Chlorella sp.: Analysis of Cultivation System and Nutrient Reduction

Estevam, B. R., Pinto, L. F. R., Filho, R. M., & Fregolente, L. V. (2022) · BioEnergy Research · doi:10.1007/s12155-022-10532-z · Cited by 12

Circular bioeconomy approach for pig farming systems using microalgae-based wastewater treatment processes

Mariyappan, V., Yu, C.-L., Wu, W., & Chang, J. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130134 · Cited by 13

Life cycle assessment of specific organic waste–based bioeconomy approaches

Smetana, S. M. (2020) · Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.cogsc.2020.02.009 · Cited by 12

Recent advances in photobioreactor systems for sustainable and enhanced microalgal biofuel production

Kim, K.-S., Yoo, J., & Lee, W. G. (2022) · Sustainable Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1039/d2se01345b · Cited by 11

Engineering the Novel Extremophile Alga Chlamydomonas pacifica for High Lipid and High Starch Production as a Path to Developing Commercially Relevant Strains

Gupta, A., Molino, J. V. D., Wnuk-Fink, K. M. J., Bruckbauer, A., Tessman, M., Kang, K., Diaz, C. J., Saucedo, B., Malik, A., Burkart, M. D., et al. (2024) · ACS ES&T Engineering · doi:10.1021/acsestengg.4c00443 · Cited by 12

Zero-carbon solution: Microalgae as a low-cost feedstock for fuel production and carbon sequestration

Rashad, M. A., Jamil, F., Hussain, M., Inayat, A., Akhter, P., Hamayun, M. H., Ahsan, A., & Park, Y.-K. (2025) · Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/10643389.2025.2505069 · Cited by 11

Microalgae-based circular economy approach to upcycle fire extinguisher powder waste

Nwoba, E. G., & Moheimani, N. R. (2022) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106210 · Cited by 11

Biorefinery Potential of Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis to Produce Astaxanthin and Biodiesel Under Nitrogen Deprivation

Zarei, Z., & Zamani, H. (2022) · BioEnergy Research · doi:10.1007/s12155-022-10554-7 · Cited by 11

Conversion of fish processing waste to value-added commodities: a waste to wealth strategies for greening of the environment

Mehta, N. K., Sharma, S., Triphati, H. H., Satvik, K., Aruna, K., Choudhary, B. K., & Meena, D. K. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99145-2.00005-7 · Cited by 16

Efficient Management of Renewable Biowaste Resources Is Key to Transition towards a Circular Bioeconomy

Pakshirajan, K., Chhantyal, A. K., & Lens, P. N. L. (2024) · ACS Sustainable Resource Management · doi:10.1021/acssusresmgt.3c00124 · Cited by 11

Sequential Extraction and Purification of Triglycerides and Carotenoids with Supercritical Carbon Dioxide for Valorization of the Integrated Algal Biorefinery

Gilcher, E. B., Lane, M. K. M., Pontious, R. S., Apatoff, M. B. L., Ahrens-Víquez, M. M., & Zimmerman, J. B. (2025) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c08739 · Cited by 10

Efficient extraction of Spirulina phycocyanin using natural deep eutectic solvents and its characteristics

Lin, J., Jiang, J., Mo, L., Huo, Y., Pang, Y., Zhou, B., & Shang, C. (2025) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2025.103945 · Cited by 9

Sustainable biogas-powered desalination using marine microalgae: A review

Saranya, S. V., Dhayanithi, S., & Chellapandi, P. (2025) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2025.115886 · Cited by 9

Digital transformation of microalgae production: A review of potential optimization strategies for Chlorella vulgaris through intelligent control

Carvalho, J. D. S., Artifon, W., da Silva, A., de Andrade, C. J., & de Olíveira, D. (2025) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2025.104216 · Cited by 11

β-Carotene from Dunaliella: Production, applications in food/feed, and recent advances

Pagels, F., & Guedes, A. C. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99196-4.00020-6 · Cited by 10

Harnessing solar radiation for potential algal biomass production

Ahmad, I., Abdullah, N., Ahmad, M. D., Koji, I., & Yuzir, A. (2022) · Handbook of Algal Biofuels · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-823764-9.00017-0 · Cited by 8

Efficient treatment of actual biogas slurry by Chlorella sorokiniana: Nutrient recovery and biomass production

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