Impacts of the harvesting process on microalgae fatty acid profiles and lipid yields: implications for biodiesel production

• Main Authors: Shokravi, Zahra, Shokravi, Hoofar, Atabani, A. E., Lau, Woei Jye, Ong, Hwai Chyuan, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
• Subjects: Q Science (General); TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/103916/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112410

Microalgae are a promising feedstock source for third-generation biofuels. However, applying microalgae as a raw feedstock for biodiesel production presents several challenges regarding its economic feasibility, particularly during the harvesting stage. The microalgal harvesting stage is crucial fro...