Optimal synthesis of algal biorefineries for biofuel production based on techno-economic and environmental efficiency

• Main Authors: Culaba, Alvin B., San Juan, Jayne Lois G., Ching, Phoebe Mae L., Mayol, Andres Philip, Sybingco, Edwin, Ubando, Aristotle T.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2019
• Subjects: Algal biofuels > Refining; Biomass energy; Energy Systems; Mechanical Engineering
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/1559; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/2558/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

Biomass derived from microalgae is an emerging technology and attractive alternative source for biofuels. However, its exclusive production cannot be feasibly commercialized because of economic and environmental sustainability issues. The biorefinery concept allows microalgae to be efficiently conve...