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A review on sustainable microalgae based biofuel and bioenergy production: Recent developments
Abdul Raheem,Abdul Raheem,Pepijn Prinsen,Arun K. Vuppaladadiyam,Arun K. Vuppaladadiyam,Ming Zhao,Ming Zhao,Rafael Luque +7 more
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In this paper, a review of algal biomass conversion methods into various biofuel products, including biodiesel, syngas, biogas, bioethanol, and emerging more sustainable biofuel/bioenergy production technologies are highlighted.About:
This article is published in Journal of Cleaner Production.The article was published on 2018-04-20. It has received 305 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Sustainable biofuel & Biofuel.read more
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Algae as potential feedstock for the production of biofuels and value-added products: Opportunities and challenges
TL;DR: The variety of processes and pathways through which bio-valorization of algal biomass can be performed are described in this review and the biorefinery model and its collaborative approach with various processes are highlighted for the production of eco-friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective biofuels and value-added products.
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State of art review on conventional and advanced pyrolysis of macroalgae and microalgae for biochar, bio-oil and bio-syngas production
Xin Jiat Lee,Hwai Chyuan Ong,Hwai Chyuan Ong,Yong Yang Gan,Wei Hsin Chen,Teuku Meurah Indra Mahlia +5 more
TL;DR: The chemical constituents of macroalgae and microalgae show great variations, especially their lipid, carbohydrate and protein contents, which could affect the qualities of the pyrolytic products.
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A review on hydrothermal co-liquefaction of biomass
Jie Yang,Quan He,Linxi Yang +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of co-liquefaction effect of various biomass components (cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin, lipid, and protein) on biocrude yield was examined.
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Achieving energy neutrality in wastewater treatment plants through energy savings and enhancing renewable energy production
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the potential energy hidden energy hidden in wastewater was described along with application of renewable energies in wastewater treatment plants (WTPs) and the available assessment methods, which may help in analyzing and comparing WWTPs in terms of energy and greenhouse gas emissions were introduced.
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A review on bioenergy and bioactive compounds from microalgae and macroalgae-sustainable energy perspective
TL;DR: The importance of bioactive compounds and their value in the various other markets besides biofuel production, and their significant contribution as functional foods or therapeutic agents in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries are described.
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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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Production of first and second generation biofuels: A comprehensive review
Satya Narayan Naik,Satya Narayan Naik,Vaibhav V. Goud,Vaibhav V. Goud,Prasant Kumar Rout,Ajay K. Dalai +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of cost effective technologies and the processes to convert biomass into useful liquid bio-fuels and bioproducts, with particular focus on some biorefinery concepts based on different feedstocks aiming at the integral utilization of these feedstocks for the production of value added chemicals.