Demineralization of Sargassum spp. macroalgae biomass: selective hydrothermal liquefaction process for bio-oil production

Algae biomasses are considered a viable option for the production of biofuel because of their high yields of oil produced per dry weight. Brown macroalgae Sargassum spp. are one of the most abundant species of algae in the shores of Puerto Rico. Its availability in large quantity presents a great op...

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Main Authors: Liz M Díaz-Vázquez, Arnulfo eRojas-Pérez, Mariela eFuentes-Caraballo, Isis V Robles-Ramos, Umakanta eJena, K.C. eDas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Energy Research
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fenrg.2015.00006/full