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Renewable hydrogen and methane production from microalgae: A techno-economic and life cycle assessment study

Pratik Gholkar et al.

Summary: The study reported a tar-free catalytic reactive flash volatilisation (RFV) technology for producing hydrogen or methane from microalgae, and conducted techno-economic assessment and life cycle assessment. The payback period for hydrogen production was 3.78 years, and although methane production was not economically feasible, it was environmentally preferred.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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Sustainable approach for the treatment of poultry manure and starchy wastewater by integrating dark fermentation and microalgal cultivation

Rokesh Radhakrishnan et al.

Summary: This study integrated dark fermentation and microalgal cultivation to produce biofuels from starchy wastewater and poultry manure, yielding high hydrogen production and biodiesel potential. The overall energy efficiency was enhanced with efficient organic content removal, showing promise for sustainable bioenergy development.

JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Filamentous microalgae as an advantageous co-substrate for enhanced methane production and digestate dewaterability in anaerobic co-digestion of pig manure

Yuansheng Hu et al.

Summary: This study found that filamentous microalgae as a co-substrate for anaerobic digestion of pig manure can significantly improve methane yield, digestion kinetics, and digestate dewaterability. The best results were achieved at a mixing ratio of 1:1, enhancing energy conversion efficiency and reducing the lag time of AD. The presence of microalgae in the co-substrates also reduced the specific resistance to filtration of the digestate, making it easier for processing and valorisation.

WASTE MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Treatment of Wastewaters by Microalgae and the Potential Applications of the Produced Biomass-A Review

Hareb Al-Jabri et al.

Summary: Microalgae are efficient in treating wastewater due to their ability to utilize nutrients in water bodies without the need for organic sources. Their potential applications in wastewater treatment and ability to be integrated with other methods make them a promising solution for pollutant removal.

WATER (2021)

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Preparation of low-nitrogen and high-quality bio-oil from microalgae catalytic pyrolysis with zeolites and activated carbon

Ziyue Tang et al.

Summary: The use of zeolite catalysts and activated carbon effectively reduces nitrogen content in bio-oil and produces high-quality bio-oil. The denitrification strength of zeolite catalysts and activated carbon on volatiles varies at different temperatures, affecting oil yield and quality.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2021)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Flocculation characteristics of anaerobic sludge driven-extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) extracted by different methods on microalgae harvesting for lipid utilization

Chandan Mahata et al.

Summary: The study investigated the potential of anaerobic sludge-driven extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) as a bioflocculant for microalgae harvesting. Chemically extracted EPS showed better performance but reduced microalgal lipid content, while thermal method extracted EPS had no significant effect on lipid recovery, making it the most suitable for microalgae dewatering. Kinetic analysis revealed pseudo-second-order kinetics and intra-particle diffusion as the most suitable for modeling microalgal flocculation. Cost analysis showed that using EPS extracted by the thermal method for microalgae harvesting was cost-effective.

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

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Biocrude oil and hydrochar production and characterization obtained from hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae in methanol-water system

Shima Masoumi et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae under milder reaction conditions using methanol-water co-solvent resulted in higher yield and better quality of biocrude oil.

ENERGY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Valorisation of medical waste through pyrolysis for a cleaner environment: Progress and challenges*

Guangcan Su et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the management of medical wastes, but pyrolysis technology shows promise in addressing this issue by converting medical wastes into valuable bio-products.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

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Recent developments and strategies in genome engineering and integrated fermentation approaches for biobutanol production from microalgae

Sabarathinam Shanmugam et al.

Summary: The main hurdles in mechanized transportation are the depletion of fossil fuels and the high cost of alternative plant-based substrates for producing biofuels. Biofuels emerged as effective alternatives to reduce pollution caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Microalgae, as a third-generation feedstock, are an excellent resource due to their fast growth rate and higher carbohydrate content, providing a solution to the challenges faced by conventional agricultural crops.

FUEL (2021)

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New insights to direct conversion of wet microalgae impregnated with ethanol to biodiesel exploiting extraction with supercritical carbon dioxide

Ahmad Jafari et al.

Summary: Converting wet microalgae into biodiesel directly using supercritical carbon dioxide in a single-step process can reduce production costs effectively and increase productivity.

FUEL (2021)

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Microalgae: Sustainable resource of carbohydrates in third-generation biofuel production

Chandrani Debnath et al.

Summary: Microalgae, with high neutral-lipid contents, have potential as feedstock for third-generation biofuel production, but face challenges in terms of commercial-scale operation due to techno-economic feasibility. Besides being able to accumulate high-value products, microalgae's high carbohydrate contents can be used as low-cost substrates for biofuel production by commercially important microbes.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2021)

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Utilization of Biomass Derived from Cyanobacteria-Based Agro-Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Raisin Residue Extract for Bioethanol Production

Olga N. Tsolcha et al.

Summary: Bioethanol production potential from different biomasses derived from a cyanobacteria-based microbial consortium grown on chemical medium and wastewaters was examined in this study, with the best results obtained using sulfuric acid 2.5 N for acid hydrolysis. After optimizing sugar release, alcoholic fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae was performed, achieving up to 85.9% of the theoretical ethanol yield when a raisin residue extract was added to the biomass broth.

WATER (2021)

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Biocrude oil and high-value metabolite production potential of the Nitzschia sp.

Sara Al-Naimi et al.

Summary: The study examined the feasibility of using indigenous marine diatom biomass as a potential feedstock for producing biocrude oil and high-value products. Nitzschia sp. was selected as a candidate strain due to better growth rate and biomass yield, leading to successful hydrothermal liquefaction treatment to obtain biocrude oil and high heating values.

BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY (2021)

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Techno-economic and life cycle analysis of biofuel production via hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae in a methanol-water system and catalytic hydrotreatment using hydrochar as a catalyst support

Shima Masoumi et al.

Summary: The hydrochar obtained from the hydrothermal liquefaction of algal biomass was utilized as a heat source and a catalyst support for the production of algal biofuels through combustion and activation methods. Techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) were conducted to evaluate the production process, showing a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum-based fuels. The study demonstrated the feasibility of producing biofuels from algae with improved economic and environmental benefits.

BIOMASS & BIOENERGY (2021)

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Direct transesterification of wet microalgae to biodiesel using phosphonium carboxylate ionic liquid catalysts

Sepandar Malekghasemi et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient production of biodiesel from wet microalgae biomass using synthesized ionic liquid catalysts. The optimized reaction conditions achieved a yield close to 98%, and the reusability of the ionic liquid was also confirmed.

BIOMASS & BIOENERGY (2021)

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Effects of biological pretreatments of microalgae on hydrolysis, biomethane potential and microbial community

Mekdimu Mezmir Damtie et al.

Summary: The temperature-phased anaerobic digestion affects the hydrolysis and biomethane potential of microalgae biodegradation, depending on the anaerobic and aerobic pretreatments at different temperatures and microbial diversity. Statistical analysis reveals correlations between temperature and different parameters, with strong correlation between soluble nitrogen and phosphorous with methane under thermoanaerobic pretreatment.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Thermal Properties and Combustion-Related Problems Prediction of Agricultural Crop Residues

Xuejun Qian et al.

Summary: This study used the HHV model, specific heat model, and fuel indices to characterize agricultural crop residues and predict emissions and combustion efficiency. Newly developed HHV models showed lower estimation errors and higher accuracy compared to existing models. Predictions were made regarding the specific heat of flue gas and combustion-related problems such as corrosion and emissions during the combustion process.

ENERGIES (2021)

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A mathematical, economic and energetic appraisal of biomethane and biohydrogen production from Brazilian ethanol plants' waste: Towards a circular and renewable energy development

Willian Cezar Nadaleti et al.

Summary: This study focuses on the production of methane, hydrogen, thermal and electrical energy from vinasse and bagasse in Brazilian ethanol and sugar plants. Different scenarios show that the use of biogas can lead to energy self-sufficiency in the sector, with Scenario 2 being highlighted for its operational conditions enabling the storage of hydrogen.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

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Biomethane production from whole and extracted algae biomass: Long-term performance evaluation and microbial community dynamics

Jingwei Ma et al.

Summary: The study found that whole cell algal biomass digestion produced higher methane productivity compared to lipid-extracted algal biomass residues. At high organic loading rates, the volume methane production rate in the residues digestion system reached its peak, but long-chain fatty acids were identified as the main inhibitor.

RENEWABLE ENERGY (2021)

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Alternative chemo-enzymatic hydrolysis strategy applied to different microalgae species for bioethanol production

A. Constantino et al.

Summary: This study focused on the chemo-enzymatic hydrolysis of lyophilized biomass of different microalgae and subsequent fermentation, with a defined strategy showing a significant increase in reducing sugar yield. Selected microalgae hydrolysates showed high ethanol production, with Chlorella sorokiniana standing out as the best hydrolysate for ethanol production.

ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS (2021)

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Catalytic pyrolysis of nutrient-stressed Scenedesmus obliquus microalgae for high-quality bio-oil production

Sherif Ishola Mustapha et al.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY (2021)

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The financial impact of fossil fuel divestment

Auke Plantinga et al.

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Biological hydrogen production via dark fermentation: A holistic approach from lab-scale to pilot-scale

G. Balachandar et al.

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Oleaginous feedstocks for hydro-processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biojet production in southeastern Brazil: A multi-criteria decision analysis

Lorena Mendes de Souza et al.

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The battle for biomass: A systematic review of food -feed -fuel competition

A. Muscat et al.

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A perspective on novel cascading algal biomethane biorefinery systems

Archishman Bose et al.

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Hydrothermal liquefaction of fresh lemon-peel and Spirulina platensis blending -operation parameter and biocrude chemistry investigation

Bo Zhang et al.

ENERGY (2020)

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Enhanced biohydrogen and biomethane production from Chlorella sp. with hydrothermal treatment

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Microalgae based biorefinery promoting circular bioeconomy-techno economic and life-cycle analysis

J. Rajesh Banu et al.

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Pretreatment of microalgal biomass for efficient biohydrogen production - Recent insights and future perspectives

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Energy recovery and nutrients recycling from municipal sewage sludge

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Environmental performances of diluents and hydrogen production pathways from microalgae in cold climates: Open raceway ponds and photobioreactors coupled with thermochemical conversion

Stan Pankratz et al.

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Progress in Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algal Biomass and Hydrothermal Upgrading of the Subsequent Crude Bio-Oil: A Mini Review

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Optimization of dark fermentative hydrogen production from organic wastes using acidogenic mixed consortia

Chandan Mahata et al.

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Impurities in biogas: Analytical strategies, occurrence, effects and removal technologies

Idalina Braganca et al.

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Fermentation of pigment-extracted microalgal residue using yeast cell-surface display: direct high-density ethanol production with competitive life cycle impacts

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Role of cultural variables in augmenting carbohydrate accumulation in the green microalga Scenedesmus acuminatus for bioethanol production

Neha Chandra et al.

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A solar-driven continuous hydrothermal pretreatment system for biomethane production from microalgae biomass

Chao Xiao et al.

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Long-term semi-continuous cultivation of a halo-tolerant Tetraselmis sp. using recycled growth media

Probir Das et al.

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Microalgae-biorefinery with cascading resource recovery design associated to dairy wastewater treatment

Manupati Hemalatha et al.

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Mesophilic, thermophilic and hyperthermophilic acidogenic fermentation of food waste in batch: Effect of inoculum source

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Hydrothermal liquefaction of marine microalgae biomass using co-solvents

Yang Han et al.

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Comparison of biocrude oil production from self-settling and non-settling microalgae biomass produced in the Qatari desert environment

P. Das et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2019)

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Recent advances in biological pretreatment of microalgae and lignocellulosic biomass for biofuel production

Hossain M. Zabed et al.

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Effect of harvesting methods on the energy requirement of Tetraselmis sp. biomass production and biocrude yield and quality

Probir Das et al.

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Hydrothermal liquefaction of Chlorella vulgaris and Nannochloropsis gaditana in a continuous stirred tank reactor and hydrotreating of biocrude by nickel catalysts

Bingfeng Guo et al.

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Investigations on energy efficiency of biomethane/biocrude production from pilot scale wastewater grown algal biomass

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One-step conversion of microalgae to alcohols and esters through co-pyrolysis with biodiesel-derived glycerol

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Catalytic thermochemical conversion of biomass for biofuel production: A comprehensive review

Hwai Chyuan Ong et al.

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Life cycle assessment, energy balance and sensitivity analysis of bioethanol production from microalgae in a tropical country

Nazia Hossain et al.

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Enhanced bio-ethanol production from Chlorella sp. biomass by hydrothermal pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis

Marika Ngamsirisomsakul et al.

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Acetoclastic methanogenesis led by Methanosarcina in anaerobic co-digestion of fats, oil and grease for enhanced production of methane

Mayur B. Kurade et al.

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Production of carbohydrate enrich microalgal biomass as a bioenergy feedstock

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The Effect of Bioethanol-Varying Gasoline Blends on Performance and Emission of SI Engine 150 CC

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Microalgae processing for jet fuel production

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Ultrasound-assisted in-situ transesterification of wet Aurantiochytrium sp KRS 101 using potassium carbonate

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Microbial characteristics in anaerobic digestion process of food waste for methane production-A review

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Life cycle energy and greenhouse gas emission effects of biodiesel in the United States with induced land use change impacts

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Recent developments in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering in microalgae towards biofuel production

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The promising future of microalgae: current status, challenges, and optimization of a sustainable and renewable industry for biofuels, feed, and other products

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An overview of marine macroalgae as bioresource

K. Sudhakar et al.

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Effect of ammonia on methane production, methanogenesis pathway, microbial community and reactor performance under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions

Ziyi Yang et al.

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Hydroprocessing of lipids extracted from marine microalgae Nannochloropsis sp over sulfided CoMoP/Al2O3 catalyst

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Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil, Its By-Products, and Mill Effluent: A Review

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Overview: Comparison of pretreatment technologies and fermentation processes of bioethanol from microalgae

Chai Kee Phwan et al.

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Catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of algae and upgrading of biocrude: A critical review

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Biomass from microalgae: the potential of domestication towards sustainable biofactories

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Tailoring Microalgae for Efficient Biofuel Production

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Synergistic effect of pretreatment and fermentation process on carbohydrate-rich Scenedesmus dimorphus for bioethanol production

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Batch cultivation of marine microalgae Nannochloropsis oculata and Tetraselmis suecica in treated municipal wastewater toward bioethanol production

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Possibilities for conversion of microalgae oil into aviation fuel: A review

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Bioprospecting for native microalgae as an alternative source of sugars for the production of bioethanol

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Sustainable green solvents and techniques for lipid extraction from microalgae: A review

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Some promising microalgal species for commercial applications: A review

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1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENERGY AND POWER, ICEP2016 (2017)

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Analysis of biomass hydrothermal liquefaction and biocrude-oil upgrading for renewable jet fuel production: The impact of reaction conditions on production costs and GHG emissions performance

Konstantinos F. Tzanetis et al.

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Biodiesel production from Spirulina microalgae feedstock using direct transesterification near supercritical methanol condition

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Drop-in biofuel production via conventional (lipid/fatty acid) and advanced (biomass) routes. Part I

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The effect of low-temperature pretreatment on the solubilization and biomethane potential of microalgae biomass grown in synthetic and wastewater media

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Ionic liquid as a promising biobased green solvent in combination with microwave irradiation for direct biodiesel production

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Effects of processing conditions on biocrude yields from fast hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae

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Biodiesel production from microalgae oil catalyzed by a recombinant lipase

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Hydroprocessing of bio-crude from continuous hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae

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Concurrent extraction and reaction for the production of biodiesel from wet microalgae

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Effects of implementing PSI-light on hydrogen production via biophotolysis in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii mutant strains

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Fast pyrolysis of microalgae remnants in a fluidized bed reactor for bio-oil and biochar production

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Converting Algal Triglycerides to Diesel and HEFA Jet Fuel Fractions

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Biohydrogen production by a novel integration of dark fermentation and mixotrophic microalgae cultivation

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