There is a growing global recognition that microalgae-based biofuel are environment-
friendly and economically feasible options because they incur several advantages over …

Ionic liquids (ILs) offer a wide range of promising applications because of their much
enhanced properties. However, further development of such materials depends on the …

Biodiesel production from algal biomass is widely considered a sustainable alternative to
petroleum fuels, especially in the transportation sector. However, the high energy …

This article describes the key challenges and opportunities in modeling and optimization of
biomass-to-bioenergy supply chains. It reviews the major energy pathways from terrestrial …

Nowadays, reducing the environmental impact of biorefinery is a common concern of
scholars. life cycle assessment (LCA) is a widely used method to evaluate the environmental …

As the global population grows, consumption of water, energy, and food will also increase,
placing stresses on these three sectors, raising the importance of the Water-Energy-Food …

The biorefinery concept is considered as one of the research cornerstones in the last years
and as the best option to transform the different biomass systems into value-added products …

As the search for alternatives to fossil fuels continues, microalgae have emerged as a
promising renewable feedstock for biodiesel. Many species contain high lipid concentrations …

Monocultures have been the preferred production route in the bio-industry, where
contamination has been a major bottleneck. In nature, microorganisms usually exist as part …

The incorporation of sustainability in the design of biorefineries is central for the
development of the biobased economy. In this paper sustainability methods and metrics in …