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Chitosan and Its Derivatives Applied in Harvesting Microalgae for Biodiesel Production: An Outlook
Joint Authors
Cui, Yuan-Lu
Chen, Guanyi
Zhao, Liu
Qi, Yun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although oil-accumulating microalgae are a promising feedstock for biodiesel production, large-scale biodiesel production is not yet economically feasible.
As harvesting accounts for an important part of total production cost, mass production of microalgae biodiesel requires an efficient low-energy harvesting strategy so as to make biodiesel production economically attractive.
Chitosan has emerged as a favorable flocculating agent in harvesting of microalgae.
The aim of this paper is to review current research on the application of chitosan and chitosan-derived materials for harvesting microalgae.
This offers a starting point for future studies able to invalidate, confirm, or complete the actual findings and to improve knowledge in this field.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Guanyi& Zhao, Liu& Qi, Yun& Cui, Yuan-Lu. 2014. Chitosan and Its Derivatives Applied in Harvesting Microalgae for Biodiesel Production: An Outlook. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1041307
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Guanyi…[et al.]. Chitosan and Its Derivatives Applied in Harvesting Microalgae for Biodiesel Production: An Outlook. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1041307
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Guanyi& Zhao, Liu& Qi, Yun& Cui, Yuan-Lu. Chitosan and Its Derivatives Applied in Harvesting Microalgae for Biodiesel Production: An Outlook. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1041307
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1041307