Abstract
Recent
advances
in
hydrothermal
liquefaction
(HTL)
have
established
this
biomass
conversion
technology
as
a
potent
tool
for
the
effective
valorization
and
energy
densification
of
varied
feedstocks,
ranging
from
lignocelluloses
to
microalgae
organic
wastes.
Emphasizing
its
application
across
types,
exploration
delves
into
evolving
landscape
HTL.
Microalgae,
recognized
promising
feedstock,
offer
rich
source
biomolecules,
including
lipids,
carbohydrates,
proteins,
making
them
particularly
attractive
biofuel
production.
The
comprehensive
review
explores
products
platform
chemicals
obtained
through
HTL
microalgae,
delving
biodiesel
production,
bio-oil
composition,
characteristics,
produce
high-valued
by-products.
Challenges
limitations,
such
reactor
design,
scalability
issues,
impact
microalgal
composition
on
yields,
are
critically
analyzed.
future
prospects
research
directions
section
envision
advancements
technology,
integration
with
biorefinery
processes,
hybrid
approaches
enhanced
Overall,
paper
emphasizes
potential
wet
underscores
need
continued
overcome
existing
challenges
unlock
further
opportunities
sustainable
chemical
Energies,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(3), С. 1316 - 1316
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2023
The
process
of
looking
for
alternative
energy
sources
is
driven
by
the
increasing
demand
and
environmental
contamination
caused
using
fossil
fuels.
Recent
investigations
reported
efficiency
microalgae
biofuel
production
due
to
its
low
cost
production,
high
speed
growth,
ability
grow
in
harsh
environments.
In
addition,
many
are
photosynthetic,
consuming
CO2
solar
light
biomass
providing
a
promising
bioenergy
source.
This
review
presents
recent
advances
application
production.
cultivation
harvesting
systems
factors
that
affect
have
also
been
discussed.
Moreover,
lipid
extraction
conversion
technologies
presented.
mixotrophic
strategy
as
it
combines
advantages
heterotrophy
autotrophy.
Green
methods
such
bio-coagulants
flocculants
reduce
microalgal
future,
more
into
co-cultivation
systems,
new
green
methods,
lipids
optimization
converting
processes
should
be
implemented
increase
sustainability
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2023
Large
amount
of
plastic
wastes
harming
the
environment
have
raised
concerns
worldwide
on
finding
alternatives
to
non-biodegradable
plastics.
Microalgae
has
been
found
as
a
potential
source
for
bioplastic
production,
besides
its
more
common
application
in
pharmaceutical
and
nutraceutical
industry.
In
this
study,
objective
was
techno-economically
evaluate
large-scale
co-production
Spirulina
powder
food
supplements
edible
packaging.
The
scale
production
large
enough
satisfy
1%
local
(Thailand)
demand
(i.e.,
approx.
1200
MT
y-1),
global
(approx.
1000
y-1)
supplements.
Results
showed
that
revealed
an
attractive
venture
with
payback
time
(PBT)
low
2.6
y
ROI
high
38.5%.
This
because
revenues
generated
were
US$
55.6
million
y-1,
despite
capital
(US$
55.7
million)
operating
34.9
costs.
Sensitivity
analysis
differences
profitability
based
variations
major
parameters
where
split
ratio
biomass
used
supplement
versus
bioplastic's
selling
price
be
most
sensitive.
Abstract
Recent
advances
in
hydrothermal
liquefaction
(HTL)
have
established
this
biomass
conversion
technology
as
a
potent
tool
for
the
effective
valorization
and
energy
densification
of
varied
feedstocks,
ranging
from
lignocelluloses
to
microalgae
organic
wastes.
Emphasizing
its
application
across
types,
exploration
delves
into
evolving
landscape
HTL.
Microalgae,
recognized
promising
feedstock,
offer
rich
source
biomolecules,
including
lipids,
carbohydrates,
proteins,
making
them
particularly
attractive
biofuel
production.
The
comprehensive
review
explores
products
platform
chemicals
obtained
through
HTL
microalgae,
delving
biodiesel
production,
bio-oil
composition,
characteristics,
produce
high-valued
by-products.
Challenges
limitations,
such
reactor
design,
scalability
issues,
impact
microalgal
composition
on
yields,
are
critically
analyzed.
future
prospects
research
directions
section
envision
advancements
technology,
integration
with
biorefinery
processes,
hybrid
approaches
enhanced
Overall,
paper
emphasizes
potential
wet
underscores
need
continued
overcome
existing
challenges
unlock
further
opportunities
sustainable
chemical
