Effects of Pretreatment on Microalgae Drying

The use of microalgae for biodiesel or solid fuel production is a promising alternative for reducing the dependence on fossil fuel. When converting microalgae into fuels, a large amount of energy is consumed for dewatering and/or drying the microalgae. Pretreatment methods such as thermal treatment,...

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Main Authors: K.P. Yeoh, T.C.K. Cheung, E. Pahija, C.W. Hui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2015-09-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/4502