Bioenergy from Microalgal Biomass: Sustainable Conversion Technologies - Hemantkumar N. Akolkar & A. K. Haghi & Nirmala R. Darekar & Ganesh B. Pawar
English | 2026 | 93 Pages | ISBN: 3032034337 | PDF EPUB (True) | 7.51 MB
Microalgae, such as algae and cyanobacteria, which are cultivated for their biomass and are rich in lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, can be used as a renewable energy source. Seeking to mitigate climate change and ensuring energy security, this approach provides several advantages, including being carbon neutral, requiring low water usage, and having high oil content. However, challenges persist, including scalability, cost-effectiveness, biomass harvesting, conversion efficiency, water management, and land use competition with food crops.