Advancements and Prospects in Algal Biofuel Production: A Comprehensive Review
Phycology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 548 - 575
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Microalgae
represent
a
valuable
renewable
resource
for
biofuel
production
due
to
their
high
lipid
content,
rapid
growth
rates,
and
non-competition
with
food
resources.
Both
freshwater
species
like
Chlorella
marine
such
as
Dunaliella,
Tetraselmis,
Nannochloropsis
are
among
the
most
commonly
utilized
candidates.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
of
current
cultivation
harvesting
methodologies
microalgae
in
context
production,
emphasizing
sustainable
aviation
fuel
biohydrogen.
It
synthesizes
recent
findings,
technological
advancements,
practical
implementations
enhance
productive
economic
viability
microalgae-based
biofuels,
highlighting
potential
energy
source.
Among
biohydrogen
stand
out
significant
contributors
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Technologies
oil-to-jet
process
Fischer–Tropsch
synthesis
being
optimized
convert
algal
lipids
into
high-quality
fuels.
Biohydrogen
offers
several
advantages,
including
negative
CO2
emissions
compatibility
existing
hydrogen
infrastructure.
Despite
challenges
associated
costs
processing,
advances
biotechnological
methods
engineering
promise
overcome
these
barriers.
highlights
importance
continued
research
development
maximize
microalgal
biofuels
achieving
goals
contributing
global
efforts
mitigating
climate
change.
Language: Английский
Conversion of pentose sugars from lignocellulosic hydrolysate to isopropyl alcohol via integrated Chlorella vulgaris cultivation and yeast fermentation: An alternative fuel to diesel engines
Algal Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
87, P. 103982 - 103982
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Language: Английский
Microalgae-derived biolubricants: Challenges and opportunities
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
954, P. 176759 - 176759
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Lubricants
are
indispensable
in
the
modern
economy
for
controlling
friction
and
wear
across
many
industries.
Traditional
lubricants
derived
from
petroleum
crude
can
cause
significant
ecological
impact
if
released
into
environment.
Microalgae
have
emerged
as
a
potential
alternative
to
producing
renewable
environmentally
friendly
biolubricants.
This
review
systematically
assesses
recent
developments
microalgal-based
biolubricant
production,
including
tribological
performance,
microalgae
selection,
cultivation,
harvesting,
lipid
polysaccharide
extraction
conversion
biolubricants,
market
development.
Compared
petroleum-based
terms
of
properties,
biolubricants
compatible
with
most
emerging
applications,
such
electric
vehicles
wind
turbines.
Nevertheless,
they
less
thermally
chemically
stable,
thus,
may
not
be
suitable
some
traditional
applications
internal
combustion
engines.
Literature
data
corroborated
this
study
reveals
an
urgent
need
further
research
scale
up
production
lower
cost
biomass
harvesting.
While
technologies
converting
microalgae-derived
lipids
appear
well
established,
additional
work
is
necessary
also
utilize
polysaccharides
another
key
ingredient
especially
low-temperature
applications.
Extraction
methods
established
but
needed
reduce
impact,
green
solvents
solvent
consumption.
Additionally,
future
should
delve
use
nanoparticles
effective
additives
obtain
microalgae-based
superior
properties.
Finally,
it
essential
standardize
labeling
system
establish
global
market.
Language: Английский
Advances in Bioprocess Engineering for Optimising Chlorella vulgaris Fermentation: Biotechnological Innovations and Applications
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(24), P. 4154 - 4154
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Chlorella
vulgaris,
a
unicellular
green
microalga,
has
obtained
significant
attention
due
to
its
high
protein
content,
abundance
of
bioactive
compounds,
and
broad
biotechnological
potential.
Used
in
nutraceuticals,
pharmaceuticals,
functional
foods,
it
is
now
gaining
traction
cosmetics,
biopharmaceuticals,
environmental
applications.
Recent
advancements
fermentation
technology,
such
as
the
development
high-density
strategies,
adaptive
evolution
strains,
real-time
monitoring
systems,
have
greatly
improved
efficiency,
scalability,
sustainability
C.
vulgaris
production,
enhancing
bioavailability
product
quality.
This
review
explores
developments
fermentation,
highlighting
strain
improvement
through
genetic
engineering,
metabolic
optimization,
mutagenesis,
evolution,
alongside
bioprocess
engineering
optimization
parameters.
Key
considerations
include
bioreactor
design,
downstream
processing,
innovative
technologies
aimed
at
maximizing
biomass
yield
compound
production.
Emerging
applications
fermented
across
industries
are
also
highlighted,
along
with
future
perspectives
on
scaling
up
addressing
regulatory
challenges,
ensuring
biosafety.
These
insights
provide
comprehensive
outlook
Language: Английский