Algae have long been investigated as a plausible reserve of several biofuel and bioactive
compounds attributed to their fast-growing characteristics, shorter doubling time, and …

Microalgae are explored as the sustainable source of biodiesel production considering their
multi restorative effects on water and air. In spite of rapid growth and high lipid content …

Microalgae are a potential source for various valuable chemicals for commercial
applications ranging from nutraceuticals to fuels. Objective in a biorefinery is to utilize …

The rapid increase of CO2 concentration in the atmosphere combined with depleted
supplies of fossil fuels has led to an increased commercial interest in renewable fuels. Due …

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 …

Microalgae are currently emerging as one of the most promising alternative sources for the
next generation of food, feed, cosmetics and renewable energy in the form of biofuel …

Bligh and Dyer (B & D) or Folch procedures for the extraction and separation of lipids from
microorganisms and biological tissues using chloroform/methanol/water have been used …

Biofuels produced from algal biomass are the most suitable alternative fuels for the future, as
microalgae biomass can accumulate lipids within their cell similar to vegetable oils with a …

Despite receiving increasing attention during the last few decades, the production of
microalgal biofuels is not yet sufficiently cost-effective to compete with that of petroleum …

Following scrutiny of present biofuels, algae are seriously considered as feedstocks for next-
generation biofuels production. Their high productivity and the associated high lipid yields …