Optimization of microalgae lipid extraction for sustainable omega-3 production: Integrating microwave-assisted cell disruption, wet biomass processing, and ethanol as a green solvent
Microalgae-derived lipids offer a sustainable alternative to conventional omega-3 sources, yet industrial-scale production remains constrained by energy-intensive downstream processing and reliance on toxic solvents. This study systematically optimised three critical downstream steps: cell disruption, biomass drying, a...