Microalgae have gained considerable attention as an alternative feedstock for the biofuel
production, particularly in combination with genetic modification strategies that target …

The pollution of the aquatic environment has become a worldwide problem. The widespread
use of pesticides, heavy metals and pharmaceuticals through anthropogenic activities has …

A growing world population is causing hazardous compounds to form at an increasingly
rapid rate, calling for ecological action. Wastewater management and treatment is an …

The current review explores the potential application of algal biomass for the production of
biofuels and bio-based products. The variety of processes and pathways through which bio …

The use of fossil fuels has been strongly related to critical problems currently affecting
society, such as: global warming, global greenhouse effects and pollution. These problems …

Microalgae have recently attracted considerable interest worldwide, due to their extensive
application potential in the renewable energy, biopharmaceutical, and nutraceutical …

Extensive and improper utilization of water from industrial, municipal, and agricultural
activities generate 380 trillion L/y of wastewater worldwide. Wastewaters from different …

The rapid growth of human population has led to mounting energy demands, which is
projected to increase by 50% or more by 2030. The natural petroleum can not catch-up the …

Fossil fuels have been a major contributor to greenhouse gases, the amounts of which could
be reduced if biofuels such as bioethanol and biodiesel were used for transportation. One of …

Exponential growth in industrialization can be seen as a direct outcome of the urbanization
which results in the continuous depletion of natural energy reserves. The existence of …