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Current status and prospects of biodiesel production from microalgae

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Abstract

Microalgae represent a sustainable energy source because of their high biomass productivity and ability to remove air and water born pollutants. This paper reviews the current status of production and conversion of microalgae, including the advantages of microalgae biodiesel, high density cultivation of microalgae, high-lipid content microalgae selection and metabolic control, and innovative harvesting and processing technologies. The key barriers to commercial production of microalgae biodiesel and future perspective of the technologies are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2667-2682
Number of pages16
JournalEnergies
Volume5
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Advanced technology
  • Biodiesel
  • High density
  • High lipid content
  • Microalgae
  • Processing
  • Sustainability

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