Biofuel production from microalgae and cyanobacteria

Running head: BIOFUEL FROM MICROALGAE
Biofuel production from microalgae and cyanobacteria
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Abstract
Rapidly depleting fossil fuel and increasing food demand made human kind to look for new
alternatives. As a renewable energy source, biofuel from microalgae can viably replace the
fossil fuel. Although, biofuel can be derived from different biomass sources; biofuel derived
from microalgae and cyanobacteria is the most viable and sustainable option. Along with
that, microalgae require less land and water compared to plant extracted biofuel.
Furthermore, currently, microalgae are being used as high nutrient rich food source. Hence,
microalgae can help tackle the both current energy and food situation human kind is facing.
Regrettably, biofuel production from microalgae and cyanobacteria is yet to be a
commercially feasible process and further study and research is needed in this area.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Research methodology...............................................................................................................4
Cultivation media...................................................................................................................4
Sample collection...................................................................................................................4
Isolation of strain....................................................................................................................4
Identification of strain............................................................................................................4
Cultivation..............................................................................................................................5
Harvesting..............................................................................................................................5
Biofuel production.................................................................................................................5
Expected outcome......................................................................................................................5
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................5
References..................................................................................................................................7