reviewBiotechnology for Biofuels and BioproductsAug 15, 2025GOLD OA

Microalgal biorefineries: a systematic review of technological trade-offs and innovation pathways

YGYucong GengASA. ShaukatWAWania AzharQRQurat-Ul-Ain RazaATAyesha Tahir

Chengdu Normal University · Sichuan Normal University · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

This review critically examines the entire value chain of microalgal biorefineries, with the central aim of elucidating the key technological, economic, and environmental enablers and barriers that govern their transition from pilot-scale demonstrations to commercially viable, circular-economy applications. A systematic literature search was conducted across five major scientific databases using predefined Boolean strings: "algal biorefineries," "microalgae biofuel," "techno-economic analysis," "life-cycle assessment," and "bioproduct recovery." Inclusion criteria encompassed peer-reviewed studies and authoritative policy documents published between January 2007 and March 2025 that provided empirical data on…

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