Conversion of algal biomass into renewable fuel: A mini review of chemical and biochemical processes

Rony, ZI; Mofijur, M; Hasan, MM; Ahmed, SF; Badruddin, IA; Khan, TMY

Conversion of algal biomass into renewable fuel: A mini review of chemical and biochemical processes

Rony, ZI Mofijur, M Hasan, MM Ahmed, SF Badruddin, IA Khan, TMY

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dc.contributor.author	Rony, ZI
dc.contributor.author	Mofijur, M
dc.contributor.author	Hasan, MM
dc.contributor.author	Ahmed, SF
dc.contributor.author	Badruddin, IA
dc.contributor.author	Khan, TMY
dc.date.accessioned	2023-05-06T07:15:38Z
dc.date.available	2023-05-06T07:15:38Z
dc.identifier.citation	Frontiers in Energy Research, 11, pp. 1124302
dc.identifier.issn	2296-598X
dc.identifier.issn	2296-598X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170250
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>Microalgae are a vital resource for the coming years to address the concern of decrease in oil reserves and the negative impacts of fossil fuels on the environment. Their utilization is crucial for a wide range of industrial applications. Depending on the strain, microalgae contain a variety of chemical components and can be treated biochemically or thermochemically. This review thus focuses on the biochemical mechanisms that are used to convert algal biomass into sustainable fuel, including the challenges and potential of those processes. Microalgae have been shown to be a viable third-generation alternative to conventional biofuel feedstocks. The optimum production of biofuel depends on the proper selection of microalgae species based on their lipid, carbohydrate, and protein content in order to produce high-quality, sustainable biofuel. <jats:italic>Nannochloropsis gaditana</jats:italic> can contribute to a maximum biodiesel yield of 96.47%, whereas <jats:italic>Nannochloropsis oculata</jats:italic> can produce the least (25%) through the biochemical process of transesterification. Higher yields of microalgae-derived gaseous, solid and liquid fuels can be achieved by pre-treating microalgal biomass and then employing bioconversion processes such as photo-fermentation and hydrothermal carbonization.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Frontiers
dc.relation.ispartof	Frontiers in Energy Research
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3389/fenrg.2023.1124302
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dc.title	Conversion of algal biomass into renewable fuel: A mini review of chemical and biochemical processes
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	11
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-05-06T07:15:37Z
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	11

Abstract:

Microalgae are a vital resource for the coming years to address the concern of decrease in oil reserves and the negative impacts of fossil fuels on the environment. Their utilization is crucial for a wide range of industrial applications. Depending on the strain, microalgae contain a variety of chemical components and can be treated biochemically or thermochemically. This review thus focuses on the biochemical mechanisms that are used to convert algal biomass into sustainable fuel, including the challenges and potential of those processes. Microalgae have been shown to be a viable third-generation alternative to conventional biofuel feedstocks. The optimum production of biofuel depends on the proper selection of microalgae species based on their lipid, carbohydrate, and protein content in order to produce high-quality, sustainable biofuel. Nannochloropsis gaditana can contribute to a maximum biodiesel yield of 96.47%, whereas Nannochloropsis oculata can produce the least (25%) through the biochemical process of transesterification. Higher yields of microalgae-derived gaseous, solid and liquid fuels can be achieved by pre-treating microalgal biomass and then employing bioconversion processes such as photo-fermentation and hydrothermal carbonization.

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