Lipid extraction methods from microalgae: a comprehensive review

R Ranjith Kumar, P Hanumantha Rao… - Frontiers in Energy …, 2015‏ - frontiersin.org
Energy security has become a serious global issue and a lot of research is being carried out
to look for economically viable and environment-friendly alternatives. The only solution that …

The evolution and versatility of microalgal biotechnology: A review

I Hamed - Comprehensive reviews in food science and food …, 2016‏ - Wiley Online Library
Microalgal biotechnology has emerged due to the health‐promoting properties of
microalgae related to their bioactive compounds and the great diversity of products that can …

A critical review on life cycle analysis of algae biodiesel: current challenges and future prospects

A Chamkalani, S Zendehboudi, N Rezaei… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Life cycle analysis (LCA) of algal biodiesel production process can provide a quantitative
measure for its sustainability. In this paper, the published LCA studies of algae biodiesel …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of current pretreatment methods used to improve lipid extraction from oleaginous microorganisms

A Patel, F Mikes, L Matsakas - Molecules, 2018‏ - mdpi.com
Microbial oils, obtained from oleaginous microorganisms are an emerging source of
commercially valuable chemicals ranging from pharmaceuticals to the petroleum industry. In …

Biodiesel and petrodiesel fuels: science, technology, health, and the environment

O Konur - Biodiesel Fuels, 2021‏ - taylorfrancis.com
Crude oils have been primary sources of energy and fuels, such as petrodiesel. However,
significant public concerns about the sustainability, price fluctuations, and adverse …

[HTML][HTML] Oleaginous microorganisms as a sustainable oil source with a focus on downstream processing and cost-lowering production strategies: A review

DD Nunes, VL Pillay, E Van Rensburg… - Bioresource Technology …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The increased demand for specialty oils, driven by a growing population and thus increased
consumption as well as seasonal fluctuations, poses challenges for the environment and …

Mechanical cell disruption technologies for the extraction of dyes and pigments from microorganisms: A review

G Nemer, N Louka, E Vorobiev, D Salameh, JM Nicaud… - Fermentation, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
The production of pigments using single cell microorganisms is gaining traction as a
sustainable alternative to conventional syntheses, which rely, in no negligible proportions …

The conventional microalgal biofuel production process and the alternative milking pathway: A review

S Grira, HA Khalifeh, M Alkhedher, M Ramadan - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Microalgal biofuel shows a promising potential for replacing nonrenewable fuel sources
such as fossil fuels, as a response to the world's energy, economic, and environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of different lipid extraction procedures applied to three microalgal species

M Gorgich, TM Mata, AA Martins, M Branco-Vieira… - Energy Reports, 2020‏ - Elsevier
The increase in the world's energy demand has contributed to the emergence of new
sustainable energy sources, such as microalgae, with their great potential to provide …

Renewable biofuels from microalgae: technical advances, limitations and economics

S Raj, A Sajith, A Sreenikethanam… - Environmental …, 2023‏ - Taylor & Francis
The current world energy crisis and increasing greenhouse gas emissions demand a shift
from fossil-based fuels to alternative and sustainable biofuels. The innate potential of …