A life cycle inventory of microalgae-based biofuels production in an industrial plant concept

Microalgae have been reported as a promising alternative for biofuels production. However, the use of microalgae for biofuels is still a challenge due to the intense energy use and the generation of a significant amount of biomass residues in the process. In order to analyze the environmental impact...

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Main Authors: M. Branco-Vieira, D. Costa, T.M. Mata, A.A. Martins, M.A.V. Freitas, N.S. Caetano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-02-01
Series:Energy Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484719305876