Microalgae have gained considerable attention as an alternative feedstock for the biofuel
production, particularly in combination with genetic modification strategies that target …

Microalgae can be used as a source of alternative food, animal feed, biofuel, fertilizer,
cosmetics, nutraceuticals and for pharmaceutical purposes. The extraction of organic …

Microalgae have been proposed as a potential renewable energy source for biofuel
production. However, owing to the low biomass concentration and lipid productivity, the …

The use of fossil fuels has been strongly related to critical problems currently affecting
society, such as: global warming, global greenhouse effects and pollution. These problems …

In the current global scenario, the world is under a serious dilemma due to the increasing
human population, industrialization, and urbanization. The ever-increasing need for fuels …

The rising energy demand of the world due to rapidly expanding population and accelerated
industrialization is primarily satisfied by non-renewable fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are depleting …

Microorganisms are known to be natural oil producers in their cellular compartments.
Microorganisms that accumulate more than 20% w/w of lipids on a cell dry weight basis are …

Background Cultivation of microalgae in wastewater could significantly contribute to
wastewater treatment, biodiesel production, and thus the transition to renewable energy …

In recent years, microalgal feedstocks have gained immense potential for sustainable
biofuel production. Thermochemical, biochemical conversions and transesterification …

Rise in human population and gradual decline in fossil fuels are increasing the demand for
fuels and causing an upsurge in fuel prices and global warming. Concomitantly, consumers …