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Review of promising strategies for zero-waste production of the third generation biofuels

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Biodiesel obtained from microalgae is considered a promising alternative to conventional diesel fuel. However, it has been proposed that cultivation of algae for the sole purpose of making biodiesel is neither economically efficient nor sustainable. Nevertheless, there are several ways in which microalgae can be utilized to their full potential. One possibility is to view the cultivation and utilization of microalgae as a complex process that includes wastewater treatment, carbon dioxide sequestration, production of nutritional supplements, biofuels etc. The aim of this paper is to review the most promising possibilities of combining different cultivation strategies/technologies with the coproduction of high value products (e.g. Ω-fatty acids) and biofuels (algal diesel, ethanol and biogas).

Source: Agronomy Research

Authors: Lara Podkuiko, Kaie Ritslaid, Jü̈ri Olt, Timo Kikas

Institution: Estonian University of Life Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Algal biology and biofuel production

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $323

OpenAlex ID: W2118875025