Microalgae based biodiesel production – current and future scenario

Authors

  • Sudha Sahay Senior Scientist
  • Vincent J Braganza Director

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25081/jes.2016.v7.3027

Abstract

Microalgae have a clear potential to be used as a source for the production of biofuel. In order to utilize microalgae for this purpose, the most common systems for cultivating and harvesting them are investigated in the previous years. Since there are many species of microalgae with varying lipid accumulating characteristics, a diversity of options for the production of microalgae based energy have been analyzed. Subsequently, the energy inputs and conditions needed for growing and harvesting the microalgae and its oil production potentials are examined. This concludes with a formulation of complete concept for producing a renewable energy carrier from microalgae, which will be used for in-depth analysis.

 

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Author Biographies

Sudha Sahay, Senior Scientist

Xavier Research Foundation

Vincent J Braganza, Director

Xavier Research Foundation

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Published

08-07-2016

How to Cite

Sahay, S., and V. J. Braganza. “Microalgae Based Biodiesel Production – Current and Future Scenario”. Journal of Experimental Sciences, vol. 7, July 2016, pp. 31-35, doi:10.25081/jes.2016.v7.3027.

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