Catalytic strategies for algal-based carbon capture and renewable energy: A review on a sustainable approach

A review on feedstocks, production processes, and yield for different generations of biodiesel

Singh), D. S. (., Sharma, D., Soni, S. L., Sharma, S., Sharma, P. K., & Jhalani, A. (2019) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116553 · Cited by 1,059

Integrating micro-algae into wastewater treatment: a review

Mohsenpour, S. F., Hennige, S., Willoughby, N., Adeloye, A., & Gutierrez, T. (2021) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142168 · Cited by 828

Recent advances in carbon dioxide utilization

Zhang, Z., Pan, S.-Y., Li, H., Cai, J., Olabi, A. G., Anthony, E. J., & Manovic, V. M. (2020) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2020.109799 · Cited by 762

Environmental sustainability of biofuels: a review

Jeswani, H. K., Chilvers, A., & Azapagic, A. (2020) · Proceedings of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences · doi:10.1098/rspa.2020.0351 · Cited by 762

Microalgae to Biofuels: ‘Promising’ Alternative and Renewable Energy, Review

Shuba, E. S., & Kifle, D. (2018) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.08.042 · Cited by 606

Biomass-to-hydrogen: A review of main routes production, processes evaluation and techno-economical assessment

Lepage, T., Kammoun, M., Schmetz, Q., & Richel, A. (2020) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2020.105920 · Cited by 599

Microalgae lipid and biomass for biofuel production: A comprehensive review on lipid enhancement strategies and their effects on fatty acid composition

Sajjadi, B., Chen, W.-Y., Raman, A. A. A., & Ibrahim, S. (2018) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2018.07.050 · Cited by 535

Carbon capture utilization and storage in review: Sociotechnical implications for a carbon reliant world

McLaughlin, H., Littlefield, A. A., Menefee, M., Kinzer, A., Hull, T. C., Sovacool, B. K., Bazilian, M., Kim, J., & Griffiths, S. (2023) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2023.113215 · Cited by 489

Tools and strategies of systems metabolic engineering for the development of microbial cell factories for chemical production

Ko, Y., Kim, J. W., Lee, J. A., Han, T., Kim, G. B., Park, J. E., & Lee, S. Y. (2020) · Chemical Society Reviews · doi:10.1039/d0cs00155d · Cited by 483

Advances in Lipid Extraction Methods—A Review

Saini, R. K., Prasad, P., Shang, X., & Keum, Y.-S. (2021) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms222413643 · Cited by 479

Transforming waste to wealth: Harnessing carbon dioxide for sustainable solutions

Alli, Y. A., Bamisaye, A., Bamidele, M. O., Etafo, N. O., Chkirida, S., Lawal, A., Hammed, V. O., Akinfenwa, A. S., Hanson, E., Nwakile, C., et al. (2024) · Results in Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.rsurfi.2024.100321 · Cited by 70

Recent advances in biotechnology and bioengineering for efficient microalgal biofuel production

Zhang, C., Singh, R. P., Yadav, P., Kumar, I., Kaushik, A., Roychowdhury, R., Mubeen, M., Singh, S. K., Kumar, A., & Wang, J. (2025) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2025.108199 · Cited by 72

Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Catalysts for Sustainable Energy Technologies: A Review

Zulfiqar, A., Miao, B., Khan, F., Ali, N., Ahmed, S., Rehman, W. U., Asad, M., Nawaz, M. A., Mir, I. A., & Rasheed, L. (2025) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c02041 · Cited by 55

Algal-Based Carbonaceous Materials for Environmental Remediation: Advances in Wastewater Treatment, Carbon Sequestration, and Biofuel Applications

González Fernández, L. A., Medellín Castillo, N. A., Sánchez Polo, M., Navarro Frómeta, A. E., & Vilasó Cadre, J. E. (2025) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr13020556 · Cited by 37

Machine learning guided tuning of metal precursors and solvent pH for superior OER performance of ZnO-Co3O4/C electrocatalysts

Zafar, F., Asad, M., Sajjad, W., Khan, M. A., Akhtar, N., Hassan, S. U., & Yu, C. (2025) · International journal of hydrogen energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.12.006 · Cited by 26

Algae to Biofuels: Catalytic Strategies and Sustainable Technologies for Green Energy Conversion

Kumar, S., Kim, G., & Song, H. (2025) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal15090806 · Cited by 14

A review on algal oils as a sustainable source of essential omega-3 fatty acids

Kunj, P., Sahu, S., Singh, G., & Arya, S. K. (2025) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102154 · Cited by 11

Sustainable Lipid Recovery from Microalgae via Hydrothermal Pretreatment with Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents: Molecular Design, Mechanistic Insights, and Life Cycle Assessment

Huang, R. N., Han, Q., Bi, H., Chen, S., Yu, Y., Yin, J., & Zhang, S. (2025) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c03419 · Cited by 12

Sustainable ammonia decomposition: Economical catalyst and eco-friendly reactor technologies for hydrogen production

Ibrahim, M. L., Panuganti, S. R., Kassim, Z., Shaffee, S. N. A., Idza, F. N. C. M., Mohamad, N. A., Mashuri, S. I. S., Malek, N. N. A., Hamid, A., Nasir, A. A. S. M., et al. (2025) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150825 · Cited by 9

Algae-based corrosion inhibitors as innovative approaches to corrosion prevention: A review

Kahkesh, H., Yeganeh, M., & Shahryari, Z. (2025) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2025.104071 · Cited by 8

Harnessing the potential of microalgae for carbon sequestration to achieve net-zero emissions

Nayak, S. K., Bhattacharyya, P., Padhy, S. R., Das, A., Parida, S. P., Rath, M., & Nayak, A. (2025) · Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change · doi:10.1007/s11027-025-10249-2 · Cited by 10

Leveraging nitrogen source variability to boost lipid yield in Desmodesmus abundans: A multifaceted phylogenetic and biochemical study

Sahu, S., Kaur, A., Singh, G., & Arya, S. K. (2024) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106705 · Cited by 6

Algae- a self-sustaining closed loop ecosystem as a resilient solution to future energy needs

Shreya, & Kshitij, A. (2025) · International Journal of Green Energy · doi:10.1080/15435075.2025.2516037 · Cited by 4

Bio-Oil from Phototrophic Microorganisms: Innovative Technologies and Strategies

Bolatkhan, K., Kakimova, A. B., Zayadan, B. K., Kabayeva, A., Sandybayeva, S. K., Dauletova, A. A., & Tomo, T. (2026) · BioTech · doi:10.3390/biotech15010011 · Cited by 4

Advances in CCU Methods: Handling Release of Carbon for the Impact of Climate Change

Kumar, A., Hassan, M. M., Chauhan, S., James, A. L., Thethi, H. P., Raj, V. H., & Reddy, Y. M. (2024) · E3S Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202452903018 · Cited by 4

Microbial fuel cells for sustainable energy and wastewater treatment: Integrating seaweed biomass, machine learning, and hybrid systems for enhanced performance

Muwakhidah, I. I., Sharma, M., Alalawy, A. I., Zidan, N. S., Sakran, M., Alqahtani, A. R., Jia, G., & Salama, E. (2026) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134281 · Cited by 3

Advancing local algae biorefineries through waste integration and industry 4.0 for sustainable bioenergy production

Erdiwansyah, E., Mamat, R., Basrawi, F., Syafrizal, S., Ghazali, M. F., & Rosdi, S. M. (2025) · Total environment engineering. · doi:10.1016/j.teengi.2025.100037 · Cited by 2

Recent innovations in sustainable algal biofuel production: a comprehensive review

Mohapatra, A., Guliani, E., Nandal, V., Solanki, M., Pathak, V. V., Banga, S., & Sharma, D. K. (2025) · Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1007/s43153-025-00598-5 · Cited by 3

The synergy of artificial intelligence and algal systems for sustainable wastewater treatment and carbon sequestration

Obidi, P. O., & Bayless, D. J. (2025) · Environmental Technology Reviews · doi:10.1080/21622515.2025.2581330 · Cited by 3

A Review of Green Chemistry Integration with Carbon Capture and Utilization: Opportunities for Sustainable Circular Pathways

John, C. K., Ajibade, F. O., Ajibade, T. F., Kumar, P., Adelodun, B., Lasisi, K. H., & Ugya, A. Y. (2026) · Circular Economy and Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s43615-026-00714-8 · Cited by 2

Chlorella vulgaris as a functional food and nutraceutical: bioactive composition, health-promoting mechanisms, applications, and current challenges

Shah, M. A. R., Gao, F., Zhu, F., Hu, X., Kayani, S., AL-Farga, A., Srinuanpan, S., & Huo, S. (2026) · Food & Function · doi:10.1039/d6fo00663a · Cited by 2

The potential of microalgae for CO₂ capture in the face of climate change challenges

Riouchi, O., Elkalay, K., Khalil, K., Damsiri, Z., Skalli, A., Akodad, M., & Baghour, M. (2025) · E3S Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202563201028 · Cited by 2

Computational investigation of CO2 hydrogenation and electrochemical reduction to formic acid and methanol using chalcogen-doped nitrogen-graphene nanoflake as a metal-free catalyst

Vakili, M. R., Kheirabadi, R., Akbari, M., Morad, R., & Mâaza, M. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-21717-9 · Cited by 2

Extraction and bioactivity assessment of bio‐oil from Kappaphycus alvarezii biomass using the Bligh, Dyer and Soxhlet method

James, J., Sharma, N., Joshi, H. C., Kumar, S., Kumar, A. P., & Hussain, A. (2024) · Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society · doi:10.1002/aocs.12931 · Cited by 2

Bioproducts and Bioenergy Generation

Soni, S. K., & Soni, R. (2025) · Clean Energy Production Technologies · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-9013-8_6 · Cited by 1

Advances in Algal Biomass Harvesting and Processing

Sahu, S., Kaur, A., Singh, G., & Arya, S. K. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-8054-2_8 · Cited by 1

Integrating nutrient recovery from wastewater and CO 2 capture by Chlorella vulgaris microalgae under mixotrophic conditions for biofuel production

Nilakandan, N., Cheng, Y., Ghani, S. A. A., Yeap, S. P., Leong, S. S., Chng, L. M., & Toh, P. Y. (2025) · Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy · doi:10.1002/ep.70188 · Cited by 1

Algae-derived bioplastics in a circular bioeconomy: a critical review of production pathways, material properties, environmental performance, and integrated biorefinery support

Shanmugam, B. (2026) · Polymer Bulletin · doi:10.1007/s00289-026-06473-8 · Cited by 1

Enhanced biomass production and bioelectricity generation in microalgae culture medium using electrode pairings

Mohammed, A. L., Suparmaniam, U., Lam, M. K., Lim, J. W., Kiew, P. L., Tan, I. S., Chin, B. L. F., & Lau, S. Y. (2025) · E3S Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202560303007

The Restoration of Zinc Pollution in Smelting Site Soil Using Nanohydroxyapatite-Modified Algae-Based Charcoal and its MechanismPreprint

Wu, W., Ye, W., Liu, H., Wu, M., Li, J., Yue, Z., & Deng, R. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5134081

Carbon emission pattern analysis and its relationship with climate change

Nizamani, M. M., Awais, M., Qayyum, M., Tarafder, E., Khaskheli, M. A., & Wang, Y. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-24712-5.00005-1

Commercialization and industrial applications of waste-derived catalysts

Kumar, M., Si, S. K., & Gupta, P. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-32958-6.00020-0

Primary Metabolites of Algae: Biosynthetic Pathways and Role in Algal Growth and Development

Adekilekun, H. A., Omodamiro, O. D., Oyewusi, H. A., Oladipo, O. O., & Omodamiro, R. M. (2026) · Reference series in phytochemistry · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-80866-1_4-1

Agricultural waste management strategies and sustainability from the perspective of India: current actions and reality assessment

Singh, G., & Arya, S. K. (2026) · Indian Chemical Engineer · doi:10.1080/00194506.2026.2630923

Fundamentals of biobased materials

Agarwalla, A., Kaushik, S., & Prasad, B. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-36538-6.00005-x

Microbiology and Enzymology Are Involved in Biohydrogen Production

Bhanupriya, C., Alurappa, R., & Raghu, A. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-95-3716-7_2

Future Perspectives and Roadmap for Biofuel Implementation

Sahu, S., & Arya, S. K. (2026) · Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks · doi:10.1039/9781837676781-00388

Advancements and Challenges in Large-Scale Algae Cultivation: From Economics to Sustainability

Kanwar, N., Chopra, S., Mishra, A., Sharma, A., Chhabra, M., & Khandelwal, A. (2026) · Reference series in phytochemistry · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-80866-1_33-1

Microalgal–bacterial consortia for wastewater treatment

Zhang, J., Zhou, Q., Wang, R., Wang, H., Zeng, H., Wu, K., Zhou, R., & Ouyang, S. (2026) · Nature Reviews Clean Technology · doi:10.1038/s44359-026-00212-y

O2-tolerant enhanced electroreduction of aerobic CO2 enabled by XYO2N4/C (X, Y = Fe, Co, Ni) asymmetric dual-atom catalysts: An ab initio study

Huzaifa, M., Ul‐Haq, Z., Aman, A., & Nur‐e‐Alam, M. (2026) · Journal of Environmental Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.jes.2026.105782

Energy carrier for sustainable economy: Green hydrogen and synthetic fuels: Part 2

Moral-Rodríguez, A. I., Ramírez-Valencia, L. D., Elmouwahidi, A., Amaro‐Gahete, J., Chaparro-Garnica, C. Y., & Bailón‐García, E. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-41575-3.00019-8

Adaptive lab-evolved Candida shehatae for sustainable bioethanol production from chitin oligosaccharides driven by machine learning approachPreprint

Atheena, P. V., Raval, R., Chandukishore, T., Poojary, S., Prabhu, A., & Malghan, R. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.7583078

Biofuels as a renewable energy source: Potential and challenges

Neto, M. M., de Souza, L. K. C., & Dávila, L. H. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-34088-8.00057-4

Microbial Biorefineries: Industrial Workhorses for a Futuristic Fuel’s Pursuit

Sowmiya, K., Geethalakshmi, R., Shankar, K. R., Sangeetha, S., & Renganathan, S. (2026) · Green energy and technology · doi:10.1007/978-981-95-9528-0_10

Renewable Energy Solutions: Harnessing Algal Biofuels

Ugwu, C. N., Ogenyi Fabian, C., Eze, V. H. U., & Ugwu, O. P.-C. (2025) · Research Output Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research · doi:10.59298/rojesr/2025/4.2.7986 · Cited by 1

Investigating algae for CO2 capture and accumulation and simultaneous production of biomass for biodiesel production

Alami, A. H., Alasad, S., Ali, M., & Alshamsi, M. (2021) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143529 · Cited by 170

Algal Biomass Production and Carbon Sequestration

Malla, A. A., Malla, F. A., Rashid, S., & Bandh, S. A. (2025) · CRC Press eBooks · doi:10.1201/9781003685814-9

Microalgal Valorization of CO2: A Sustainable Pathway to Biofuels and High-Value Chemicals

Wu, S., Ye, K., Zheng, X., & Zhao, L. (2025) · Fermentation · doi:10.3390/fermentation11070371 · Cited by 16

Recent Advances in Algal Biomass Production

Rajvanshi, M., & Sayre, R. T. (2021) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.94218 · Cited by 10