Microalgae are known for containing high value compounds and its significant role in
sequestering carbon dioxide. This review mainly focuses on the emerging microalgae …

Production of algal crude oil has been achieved in various pilot scale facilities, but whether
algal fuels can be produced in sufficient quantity to meaningfully displace petroleum fuels …

Microalgae have been recognized as emerging cell factories due to the high value-added
bio-products. However, the balance between algal growth and the accumulation of …

Microalgae have been proposed as valuable microorganisms for several applications, from
production of pharmaceuticals to wastewater treatment. Whatever the final application, the …

Continued use of petroleum sourced fuels is now widely recognized as unsustainable
because of depleting supplies and the contribution of these fuels to the accumulation of …

Renewable biofuels are needed to displace petroleum-derived transport fuels, which
contribute to global warming and are of limited availability. Biodiesel and bioethanol are the …

Membrane processes have long been applied in different stages of microalgae cultivation
and processing. These processes include microfiltration, ultrafiltration, dialysis, forward …

Cultivation of microalgae requires consideration of shear stress, which is generated by
operations such as mixing, circulation, aeration and pumping that are designed to facilitate …

This review outlines the current status and recent developments in the technology of
microalgal culturing in enclosed photobioreactors. Light distribution and mixing are the …

In spite of attractive attributes, diatoms are underrepresented in research and literature
related to the development of microalgal biofuels. Diatoms are highly diverse and have …