In order to develop sustainable technologies with reduced impacts in an attempt to repair previously caused damages to the environment, green alternatives have been the focus of several researches nowadays. Technological ...

Biorefineries intends to utilize algal biomass and their by-products at industrial scale. The macroalgae Kappa-phycus alvarezii has high content of carrageenan, which is a polysaccharide hydrocolloid, serving as a raw ...

Microalgal biodiesel is technically viable to power diesel engines. This third-generation biofuel has great performance of combustion and can reduce emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. However, its production ...

The environmental problems caused by emissions of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels are increasing the demand for renewable and sustainable energy sources. Biofuels from microalgae, also known as third generation biofuels, ...

Researches focusing on the development of biofuel production processes have increased significantly in recent years, mainly for environmental and economic issues.The identification of low-cost raw materials, including ...

Coal, natural gas and petroleum-based liquid fuels are still the most widely used energy sources in modern society. The current scenario contrasts with the foreseen shortage of petroleum that was spread out in the beginning ...