Fourth generation biofuel from genetically modified algal biomass for bioeconomic development

• Main Authors: Shokravi, Hoofar, Heidarrezaei, Mahshid, Shokravi, Zahra, Ong, Hwai Chyuan, Lau, Woei Jye, Md. Din, Mohd. Fadhil, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2022
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/102912/1/HoofarShokravi2022_FourthGenerationBiofuel.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/102912/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.10.010

Biofuels from microalgae have promising potential for a sustainable bioeconomy. Algal strains' oil content and biomass yield are the most influential cost drivers in the fourth generation biofuel (FGB) production. Genetic modification is the key to improving oil accumulation and biomass yield,...