Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Wet Microalgae for Bio-Crude Production: Process Parameters, Catalytic Strategies and Scale-Up Challenges
Algal biomass is being investigated as a renewable feedstock for liquid fuels because microalgae can grow rapidly, can be cultivated on non-arable land, and can use a range of water sources and carbon dioxide streams. A major barrier in conventional algal biofuel routes is the energy and cost associated with harvesting...