Biofuels from microalgae—A review of technologies for production, processing, and extractions of biofuels and co-products

Liam Brennan; Philip Owende

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.009

journal article Feb 01, 2010

Biofuels from microalgae—A review of technologies for production, processing, and extractions of biofuels and co-products

Liam Brennan Philip Owende

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Vol. 14 No. 2 pp. 557-577 · Elsevier BV

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Liam Brennan, Philip Owende (2010). Biofuels from microalgae—A review of technologies for production, processing, and extractions of biofuels and co-products. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(2), 557-577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.009

Biofuels from microalgae—A review of technologies for production, processing, and extractions of biofuels and co-products

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