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Biofuels from oleaginous algae - Principles, industry sectors, challenges

Author: Eric MARÉCHAL

Publication date: February 10, 2021, Review date: March 10, 2021

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8. Glossary

Microalgae; Microalga

Photosynthetic single-cell organism that can belong to very different branches of biodiversity.

Photosynthèse; Photosynthesis

Biological process by which certain organisms convert light energy into chemical energy ("photo-"), and then use this to capture atmospheric CO 2 and synthesize carbonaceous organic molecules ("-synthesis"). Photosynthesis is the point of entry for carbon into living matter, and underpins all the food webs that enable life to exist.

Huile algale; Algal oil

An oil is formed by any hydrophobic molecules that separate from an aqueous medium. Within an algal cell, oil is formed by a particular lipid, triacyglycerol.

Photobioreactor; Photobioreactor...

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