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Extraction of Oil from Algal Biomass

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Extraction of oil from algal biomass is presented in this chapter. Expeller/oil pressing; Single solvent extraction; Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction; Microwave-assisted extraction; Enzymatic extraction; Ultrasound assisted extraction; Oxidative stress; Electroporation; Osmotic shock are discussed.

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Bajpai, P. (2019). Extraction of Oil from Algal Biomass. In: Third Generation Biofuels. SpringerBriefs in Energy. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2378-2_6

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