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A critical review of biochemical conversion, sustainability and life cycle assessment of algal biofuels
Anoop Singh,Stig Irving Olsen +1 more
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In this article, the life cycle assessment (LCA) of algal biofuels suggests them to be environmentally better than the fossil fuels but economically it is not yet so attractive.About:
This article is published in Applied Energy.The article was published on 2011-10-01. It has received 425 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Aviation biofuel & Biomass.read more
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Effect of process parameters on solvolysis liquefaction of Chlorella pyrenoidosa in ethanol–water system and energy evaluation
TL;DR: In this paper, Chlorella pyrenoidosa was converted into bio-oil via solvolysis liquefaction in sub/supercritical ethanol-water system and the influence of reaction temperature, retention time, solid/liquid ratio (6.3/75/50.0/75g/mL), and ethanol content (0-100%) on the biooil yield and property was investigated.
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Bioprocess engineering principles of microalgal cultivation for sustainable biofuel production
TL;DR: The real trait of microalgae is explored through both thermochemical and biochemical conversion processes for the production of various biofuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, bio-oil, biohydrogen and other products.
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Solid acid-catalyzed biodiesel production from microalgal oil—The dual advantage
TL;DR: In this article, a review on solid acid catalysts used in processing microalgal oil for biodiesel production is presented, and the challenges and prospects of the production process are discussed.
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Performance, combustion and emission study on CI engine using microalgae oil and microalgae oil methyl esters
TL;DR: In this article, the performance of a Kirloskar single cylinder direct injection compression ignition water cooled diesel engine having capacity 5.2kW was analyzed using microalgae oil and methyl ester.
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Valorization of agroindustrial solid residues and residues from biofuel production chains by thermochemical conversion: a review, citing Brazil as a case study
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present promising options for valorization of Brazilian agroindustrial biomass sources and residues originating from the biofuel production chains as renewable energy sources and address the main aspects of the thermochemical technologies which have been applied.
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Biodiesel from microalgae.
TL;DR: As demonstrated here, microalgae appear to be the only source of renewable biodiesel that is capable of meeting the global demand for transport fuels.
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Microalgae for biodiesel production and other applications: A review
TL;DR: The various aspects associated with the design of microalgae production units are described, giving an overview of the current state of development of algae cultivation systems (photo-bioreactors and open ponds).
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Biofuels from microalgae—A review of technologies for production, processing, and extractions of biofuels and co-products
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed the technologies underpinning microalgae-to-bio-fuels systems, focusing on the biomass production, harvesting, conversion technologies, and the extraction of useful co-products.
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Inhibition of anaerobic digestion process: A review
TL;DR: This review provides a detailed summary of the research conducted on the inhibition of anaerobic processes and indicates that co-digestion with other waste, adaptation of microorganisms to inhibitory substances, and incorporation of methods to remove or counteract toxicants before an aerobic digestion can significantly improve the waste treatment efficiency.
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Microalgal triacylglycerols as feedstocks for biofuel production: perspectives and advances
Qiang Hu,Milton Sommerfeld,Eric E. Jarvis,Maria L. Ghirardi,Matthew C. Posewitz,Michael Seibert,Aldis Darzins +6 more
TL;DR: A brief summary of the current knowledge on oleaginous algae and their fatty acid and TAG biosynthesis, algal model systems and genomic approaches to a better understanding of TAG production, and a historical perspective and path forward for microalgae-based biofuel research and commercialization are provided.