The energy demands and costs of harvesting microalgal biomass make it unrealistic and
unsustainable for economically feasible microalgal biofuel production. Therefore, meticulous …

Research studies on microalgae have increased in the last decades due to the wide range
of applications associated to these photosynthetic microorganisms. Microalgae are an …

Energy is indispensable to human existence and sustains economic and individual activities
globally. The rising environmental challenges of global warming and other climate changes …

Cell genetics, culture conditions and the recovery efficiency of cells and products are the
bottlenecks for industrial bioprocesses from microalgae. Microalgae lipids can be used for …

Excessive uses of fossil fuels and environmental degradation have forced the scientists to
find alternative and clean sources of energy. Biofuels are considered as potential …

Microalgae are a promising source of third generation renewable fuels. However, the biofuel
production process from microalgae growth through to fuel production is still generally …

Electrostatic charging on microalgae surface is a complex phenomenon which is influenced
both by the algae's living activities and their surrounding environments. While the surface …

Microalgae can efficiently fix carbon dioxide through their phototropic metabolism, and have
been recognized as a promising bioresource for animal feed, health food, fuel, cosmetic …

Inorganic/organic composite coagulants have received wide attention in recent years due to
their outstanding properties in wastewater treatment. However, non-biodegradable synthetic …

An effective harvesting strategy with a low energy consumption as well as total cost is
important for biofuel production. Microalgae harvesting by chitosan-based flocculants has …