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Anaerobic digestion of microalgae residues resulting from the biodiesel production process
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The recovery of methane from post transesterified microalgae residues has the potential to improve the renewability of the ‘microalgae biomass to biodiesel’ conversion process as well as reduce its cost and environmental impact.About:
This article is published in Applied Energy.The article was published on 2011-10-01. It has received 253 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Biodiesel production & Anaerobic digestion.read more
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Microalgal cultivation using aquaculture wastewater: Integrated biomass generation and nutrient remediation
TL;DR: Comparable lipid, carbohydrates and proteins productivities were observed in microalgal biomass cultivated using AWW to the productivities in the synthetic medium.
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Biogas from microalgae: Review on microalgae's cultivation, harvesting and pretreatment for anaerobic digestion
TL;DR: It was concluded that the microalgae anaerobic digestion should be incorporated with production of other bioproducts such as biodiesel, bioethanol or volatile fatty acids to open possibility to improve both wastewater treatment and generate valuable products from waste streams.
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Comparison of ultrasound and thermal pretreatment of Scenedesmus biomass on methane production
TL;DR: Ultrasound at 20Hz was applied at different energy levels to treat Scenedesmus biomass, and organic matter solubilization, particle size distribution, cell disruption and biochemical methane potential were evaluated, finding the higher energy requirement of sonication might not justify the use of this approach over thermal treatment.
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Nitrogen supply is an important driver of sustainable microalgae biofuel production.
TL;DR: It is suggested that due to the energy consumption associated with the production of external nitrogen fertilizers, the manner in which nitrogen is supplied to microalgae biorefineries will be an important driver of energy yields, sustainability, and commercial success.
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Extraction and conversion pathways for microalgae to biodiesel: a review focused on energy consumption
TL;DR: In this article, a critical review of microalgae extraction and conversion methods discussed in literature and under commercial investigation is provided, with its purpose to highlight methods that deserve further attention in research and development.
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Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater
TL;DR: The most widely read reference in the water industry, Water Industry Reference as discussed by the authors, is a comprehensive reference tool for water analysis methods that covers all aspects of USEPA-approved water analysis.
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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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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.
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Biodiesel from microalgae beats bioethanol.
TL;DR: Biodiesel from microalgae seems to be the only renewable biofuel that has the potential to completely displace petroleum-derived transport fuels without adversely affecting supply of food and other crop products.