Biodiesel from microalgae: Recent progress and key challenges
High lipid content and excellent CO 2 fixation capability of microalgae by photosynthesis
have made microalgal biodiesel (BD) a promising carbon-neutral fuel. Nonetheless, the …
have made microalgal biodiesel (BD) a promising carbon-neutral fuel. Nonetheless, the …
Evaluation on feedstock, technologies, catalyst and reactor for sustainable biodiesel production: A review
The ever-detrimental condition of the environment due to the fossil fuel utilization has
catalyzed the development of biodiesel. Biodiesel is produced mainly via transesterification …
catalyzed the development of biodiesel. Biodiesel is produced mainly via transesterification …
Reactor technologies for biodiesel production and processing: A review
Diesel engines are preferred over spark ignition counterparts for heavy-duty applications
and power generation plants because of their higher efficiency, durability, and productivity …
and power generation plants because of their higher efficiency, durability, and productivity …
[HTML][HTML] Ultrasound for microalgal cell disruption and product extraction: A review
Y Liu, X Liu, Y Cui, W Yuan - Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Microalgae are a promising feedstock for the production of biofuels, nutraceuticals,
pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, due to their superior capability of converting solar energy …
pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, due to their superior capability of converting solar energy …
Sustainability of direct biodiesel synthesis from microalgae biomass: A critical review
Microalgae has been identified as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production since its
cultivation requires less cropland compared to conventional oil crops and the high growth …
cultivation requires less cropland compared to conventional oil crops and the high growth …
Review on integrated biofuel production from microalgal biomass through the outset of transesterification route: a cascade approach for sustainable bioenergy
R Karpagam, K Jawaharraj, R Gnanam - Science of The Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, microalgal feedstocks have gained immense potential for sustainable
biofuel production. Thermochemical, biochemical conversions and transesterification …
biofuel production. Thermochemical, biochemical conversions and transesterification …
Microwave-assisted conversion of biomass and waste materials to biofuels
ZMA Bundhoo - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic and waste materials represent a considerable potential for biofuel
production. Currently, they are not fully utilised due to low biofuel yields from biological …
production. Currently, they are not fully utilised due to low biofuel yields from biological …
Microwave-assisted extraction for microalgae: from biofuels to biorefinery
The commercial reality of bioactive compounds and oil production from microalgal species is
constrained by the high cost of production. Downstream processing, which includes …
constrained by the high cost of production. Downstream processing, which includes …
Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using calcined scallop shell as catalyst
S Sirisomboonchai, M Abuduwayiti, G Guan… - Energy Conversion and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO) and methanol by using calcined scallop shell
(CSS) as catalyst was carried out in a closed system for biodiesel fuel (BDF) production. It is …
(CSS) as catalyst was carried out in a closed system for biodiesel fuel (BDF) production. It is …
Enhancement of biodiesel yield and characteristics through in-situ solvo-thermal co-transesterification of wet microalgae with spent coffee grounds
AEF Abomohra, X Zheng, Q Wang, J Huang… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study evaluated in-situ co-transesterification of wet spent coffee ground
(SCG)/microalgae mixture for enhanced biodiesel production. SCG and microalgae showed …
(SCG)/microalgae mixture for enhanced biodiesel production. SCG and microalgae showed …