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A critical review of biochemical conversion, sustainability and life cycle assessment of algal biofuels

Anoop Singh, +1 more
- 01 Oct 2011 - 
- Vol. 88, Iss: 10, pp 3548-3555
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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.
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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.

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Microalgae Growth under Mixotrophic Condition Using Agro-Industrial Waste: A Review

TL;DR: The proposals of this work was to make a review of microalgae growth under mixotrophic condition using agro-industrial waste to develop the production of micro algae on a large scale.
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Understanding the lipid production mechanism in Euglena gracilis with a fast-response AIEgen bioprobe, DPAS

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that DPAS is a highly effective biocompatible and photostable fluorophore for rapid and sensitive visualisation of lipid droplets and is more sensitive than BODIPY for semiquantitative in vivo fluorescence measurements.
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Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Analysis of Algal Fuels.

TL;DR: This chapter is devoted to present guidelines on the technical aspects of LCA application in algal fuels while elaborating on major standards used, i.e., ISO 14040 and 14044 standards.
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Social Life Cycle Assessment of Biomethane Production and Distribution in Latvia

TL;DR: A social life cycle assessment is proposed for the evaluation of the social potential impact in regard to the production and use of biomethane derived from biomass (algae and manure) in Latvia.
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Inhibition of anaerobic digestion process: A review

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Microalgal triacylglycerols as feedstocks for biofuel production: perspectives and advances

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