Maximizing the sustainability of a macroalgae biorefinery: a superstructure optimization of a volatile fatty acid platform
Rofice Dickson, Boris Brigljević, Hankwon Lim, Jay Liu
Abstract
Macroalgae are a valuable energy source that can be transformed into numerous products most notably fuels and chemicals due to their high content of carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins.
Topics & Concepts
BiorefinerySuperstructureChemistryPulp and paper industryFatty acidSustainabilityBiomass (ecology)BiofuelRenewable energyEnvironmental scienceFood scienceBiochemical engineeringOrganic chemistryBiotechnologyBiologyRaw materialEcologyEngineeringStructural engineeringAlgal biology and biofuel productionBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsAnaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production