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Biofuels from Microalgae

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Li, Yanqun, Horsman, Mark, Wu, Nan, Lan, Christopher Q., Dubois‐Calero, Nathalie·2008·Biotechnology Progress

Abstract

Microalgae are a diverse group of prokaryotic and eukaryotic photosynthetic microorganisms that grow rapidly due to their simple structure. They can potentially be employed for the production of biofuels in an economically effective and environmentally sustainable manner. Microalgae have been investigated for the production of a number of different biofuels including biodiesel, bio-oil, bio-syngas, and bio-hydrogen. The production of these biofuels can be coupled with flue gas CO2 mitigation, wastewater treatment, and the production of high-value chemicals. Microalgal farming can also be carried out with seawater using marine microalgal species as the producers. Developments in microalgal cultivation and downstream processing (e.g., harvesting, drying, and thermochemical processing) are expected to further enhance the cost-effectiveness of the biofuel from microalgae strategy.

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  • Arthrospira, Chlorella, and Dunaliella species have been utilized to effectively create large quantities of important chemicals, including lipids, proteins, and pigments.

    “Arthrospira, Chlorella, and Dunaliella species have been utilized to effectively create large quantities of important chemicals, including lipids, proteins, and pigments, as shown in Table 5 [103,104].”
  • Algae exhibit 2- to 4-fold higher photosynthesis rates than terrestrial plants, resulting in faster biomass formation.

    “Algae exhibit 2- to 4-fold higher photosynthesis rates than terrestrial plants, resulting in faster biomass formation [62].”

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Authors
Li, Y., Horsman, M., Wu, N., Lan, C. Q., & Dubois‐Calero, N.
Affiliations
University of Ottawa (CA)
Corresponding author
Lan, Christopher Q.
Venue
Biotechnology Progress
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-07
Volume
24
Issue
4
Pages
815-820
ISSN
  • 1520-6033 (ISSN-L)
  • 8756-7938
OpenAlex
W1993116336
Cited by
1,134
References
88
Citations by year
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FWCI
29.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Biotechnology Progress (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
  • Physical Sciences › Chemical Engineering › Catalysis › Catalysts for Methane Reforming
Keywords
microalgae, biofuels, biodiesel, bio-oil, bio-syngas, CO2 emission reduction, wastewater treatment, value-added chemicals, microalgae cultivation, seawater cultivation, marine microalgae, downstream processing, thermochemical processes
MeSH terms
Cyanobacteria, Biodegradation, Environmental, Bioelectric Energy Sources, Biotechnology, Conservation of Energy Resources, Gases, Marine Biology, Eukaryota

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