Review Article
[Retracted] Microalgae as a Renewable Source of Energy: A Niche Opportunity
Table 1
Energy Efficiency Ratio for biofuels produced from different feedstock.
| Feedstock | Technology | Energy efficiency ratio (EER) | Reference |
| Jatropha | Biodiesel production by transesterification coupled with biogas production | 3.34 | [35] | Palm oil | Biodiesel production by transesterification coupled with biogas production | 3.58 | [36] | Marine Microalgae (Nannocholopris species) | Biodiesel production by transesterification coupled with biogas production. Cultivated through photobioreactor. | 0.07 | [37] | Fresh water microalgae (Chlorella Vulgaris) | Cultivating biomass through photobioreactor | 0.35 | [38] | Fresh water microalgae (Chlorella Vulgaris) | Cultivating biomass through raceway ponds | 1.46 | [38] |
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