Algae biofilm as a renewable resource for production of biofuel and value-added products: A review

Devi, Nongmaithem Debeni; Chaudhuri, Angana; Goud, Vaibhav V.

doi:10.1016/j.seta.2022.102749

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“…nitrogen and phosphate-based chemicals) for the microalgae to thrive appropriately and grow to their full potential. Open pond farming is one of the conventional methods to obtain bulk microalgae culture [ 33 ]. Open ponds are frequently utilized in the industry as the overall cultivation process reduces expenses associated with their construction, maintenance, and day-to-day operation.…”

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Bioengineering strategies of microalgae biomass for biofuel production: recent advancement and insight

Sundaram,

Rajendran,

Gnanasekaran

et al. 2023

Bioengineered

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Algae-based biofuel developed over the past decade has become a viable substitute for petroleum-based energy sources. Due to their high lipid accumulation rates and low carbon dioxide emissions, microalgal species are considered highly valuable feedstock for biofuel generation. This review article presented the importance of biofuel and the flaws that need to be overcome to ensure algae-based biofuels are effective for future-ready bioenergy sources. Besides, several issues related to the optimization and engineering strategies to be implemented for microalgae-based biofuel derivatives and their production were evaluated. In addition, the fundamental studies on the microalgae technology, experimental cultivation, and engineering processes involved in the development are all measures that are commendably used in the pre-treatment processes. The review article also provides a comprehensive overview of the latest findings about various algae species cultivation and biomass production. It concludes with the most recent data on environmental consequences, their relevance to global efforts to create microalgae-based biomass as effective biofuels, and the most significant threats and future possibilities.

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Section: Importance Of Algae As a Biofuelmentioning

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Bioengineering strategies of microalgae biomass for biofuel production: recent advancement and insight

Sundaram,

Rajendran,

Gnanasekaran

et al. 2023

Bioengineered

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“…Recently, the heavy consumption of conventional fossil fuels and energy [1][2][3] has caused global warming and an energy crisis. Clean and renewable biodiesel has been greatly developed and promoted to deal with global warming and energy shortages [4].…”

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“…Conditions: 100 mg of various acids, 5 mL of methanol, 45 mL of water, and 500 rpm stirring rate. 2 C: Catalyst dosage 3. L: Methyl lauric 4.…”

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The Green Synthesis of Biodiesel via Esterification in Water Catalyzed by the Phosphotungstic Acid–Functionalized Hydrophobic MCM–41 Catalyst

Li,

Shi,

Liang

et al. 2024

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Biodiesel is a non-toxic and environmentally friendly fuel that is made from renewable biological sources. It can replace petrochemical diesel and has very broad application prospects. However, the main raw materials in biodiesel are animal and plant oils, which present the problems of high costs and a lack of resources. The current research primarily emphasizes the transesterification process, with comparatively less focus on the esterification of fatty acids. In this paper, a series of phosphotungstic acid (PTA)-functionalized hydrophobic MCM–41 catalysts, OTS–PTA–MCM–41(Cx), were synthesized and used to catalyze the esterification of long-chain fatty acids with methanol in water. The experimental results show that the yield of esterification reached a maximum when catalyzed by OTS–PTA–MCM–41(Cx) and synthesized with a template agent with two carbon atoms less than the number of carbon atoms of a fatty acid. The effects of different reaction variables were investigated to optimize the reaction conditions for the maximum conversion. The stability of the catalyst was also verified. Finally, a mixed catalyst was used to catalyze in situ the esterification of fatty acids in a fermentation broth, which reached a high level (close to 90%). This paper provides references for the synthesis of a hydrophobic solid acid catalyst and green synthesis by esterification reactions in an aqueous solution and a fermentation broth system.

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Insights on Algae‐based Microbial Fuel Cells

Vennila Lakshmanan,

Kaliyamoorthi,

Subashchandrabose

et al. 2024

Photosynthesis‐Assisted Energy Generation

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Algae biofilm as a renewable resource for production of biofuel and value-added products: A review

Cited by 8 publications

References 188 publications

Bioengineering strategies of microalgae biomass for biofuel production: recent advancement and insight

Bioengineering strategies of microalgae biomass for biofuel production: recent advancement and insight

The Green Synthesis of Biodiesel via Esterification in Water Catalyzed by the Phosphotungstic Acid–Functionalized Hydrophobic MCM–41 Catalyst

Insights on Algae‐based Microbial Fuel Cells

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