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Algae Biofuels Hold Promise in China: Supercritical CO 2 Extraction Technology

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  • Xiaoying Kuang

    (School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China)

  • Heshan Cai

    (School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China)

  • Liling Mai

    (School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China)

  • Yuxin Xi

    (School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China)

  • Zhaoxi Zhan

    (School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China)

  • Shuwen Han

    (School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China)

  • Ali Gholizadeh

    (College of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, China)

Abstract

In this study, a systematic review of algae biofuels, including their development and production process, is presented. Compared with traditional techniques, supercritical CO 2 extraction, known for its high efficiency and environmental sustainability, has been widely applied in extracting plant compounds, oils, and fats, demonstrating its role as a promising alternative in biofuel conversion. The principle and features of supercritical CO 2 extraction technology are introduced, and its applications in biofuel production in China are reviewed. The results indicate its broad applicability and substantial scientific value in biofuel production, underscored by its unique extraction mechanisms and operational flexibility and obstacles to its large-scale implementation. Against a future where supercritical CO 2 extraction will play a pivotal role in industrial biofuel production due to the technology’s advancement and policy support in China, this review offers comprehensive insights and references to guide future research into and practices of supercritical CO 2 extraction and biofuel development.

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  • Xiaoying Kuang & Heshan Cai & Liling Mai & Yuxin Xi & Zhaoxi Zhan & Shuwen Han & Ali Gholizadeh, 2024. "Algae Biofuels Hold Promise in China: Supercritical CO 2 Extraction Technology," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(24), pages 1-11, December.
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