| Literature DB >> 32059310 |
Manish Kumar1, Yuqing Sun1, Rashmi Rathour2, Ashok Pandey3, Indu Shekhar Thakur2, Daniel C W Tsang4.
Abstract
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-valorization of algal biomass can be performed are described in this review. Various lipid extraction techniques from algal biomass along with transesterification reactions for biodiesel production are briefly discussed. Processes such as the pretreatment and saccharification of algal biomass, fermentation, gasification, pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and anaerobic digestion for the production of biohydrogen, bio-oils, biomethane, biochar (BC), and various bio-based products are reviewed in detail. The biorefinery model and its collaborative approach with various processes are highlighted for the production of eco-friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective biofuels and value-added products. The authors also discuss opportunities and challenges related to bio-valorization of algal biomass and use their own perspective regarding the processes involved in production and the feasibility to make algal research a reality for the production of biofuels and bio-based products in a sustainable manner.Entities:
Keywords: Algal biomass; Bio-based chemicals; Biofuels production; Sustainable biorefinery; Waste management/recycling
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Year: 2020 PMID： 32059310 DOI： 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137116
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sci Total Environ ISSN： 0048-9697 Impact factor: 7.963