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    Biogas production from algal biomass: A review

    Montingelli, ME, Tedesco, Silvia and Olabi, AG (2015) Biogas production from algal biomass: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 43. pp. 961-972. ISSN 1364-0321

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    Abstract

    The objective of this work is to provide a comprehensive study on algal biomass as feedstock for biogas production. Algae-derived biofuels are seen as one of the most promising solutions to mitigate climate change and as alternative to fast depleting of fossil fuels and oil reserves. Microalgae and macroalgae underwent an intense academic and industrial research, thanks to their capability to overcome the drawbacks related to the first and second generations of biomass resources. Major advantages of algae are: no competition with food crops for arable land, high growth rates, low fractions of lignin which reduces the need for energy-intensive pretreatment and compatibility with biorefinery approach implementation. However, some disadvantages such as the presence of high water content, seasonal chemical composition and the occurrence of inhibitory phenomena during anaerobic digestion, make algal biofuels not yet economically feasible although they are more environment friendly than fossil fuels.

    Item Type: Article
    Peer-reviewed: Yes
    Date Deposited: 06 Aug 2018 11:18
    Publisher: Elsevier
    Additional Information: This article was originally published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, published by and copyright Elsevier.
    Divisions: Faculties > Science and Engineering
    Subject terms: Science & Technology, Technology, GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Energy & Fuels, Science & Technology - Other Topics, Macroalgae, Microalgae, Anaerobic digestion, Methane, Biogas, Pretreatment, FATTY-ACID-COMPOSITION, WASTE-WATER TREATMENT, THERMOPHILIC ANAEROBIC-DIGESTION
    URI: https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/620946
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.11.052
    ISSN 1364-0321

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