Hydrothermal liquefaction of raw and lipid-extracted microalgae with assist of pulsed electric field pretreatment

B. Guo, A. Silve, W. Frey, U. Hornung, N. Dahmen

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Abstract

Microalgae based biofuel is expected to offer new alternatives for renewable energy source. In this study, the effect of pulsed electric field pretreatment (PEF) on microalgae lipid extraction and its further hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) behavior has been investigated. The samples are defined as No PEF treated algae, PEF treated algae, No PEF treated lipid extracted algae, PEF treated lipid extracted algae, all the samples areconverted via HTL process, at temperature 350°C for 15 min holding time.The extraction and liquefaction product yield, biocrude elemental composition and high heating value are compared and discussed. Results indicate that PEF has no direct influence on microalgae HTL, while it shows remarkable improvement on lipid extraction yield. The similar result is expected for the protein extraction, and the residue after extraction (especially protein extracted) might be a promising feedstock for high quality (less nitrogen and oxygen content) biocrude.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings
PublisherETA-Florence
Pages956-959
Number of pages4
Volume2017
ISBN (Print)978-88-89407-17-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2017
Event25th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition: 5th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 12 Jun 201715 Jun 2017

Publication series

NameEuropean Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings

Conference

Conference25th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Abbreviated titleEUBCE 2017
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period12/06/1715/06/17

Keywords

  • Biofuel
  • Extraction
  • Hydrothermal liquefaction
  • Microalgae
  • Pretreatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Agronomy and Crop Science
  • Forestry
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Waste Management and Disposal

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