Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52205#.VIj6FMnQrzE Author(s) Meng Wang , Wenqiao Yuan * Affiliation(s) Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA . ABSTRACT This short communication reports a pioneering research of using bacteria for simultaneous algal cell disruption and cell wall/membrane utilization. Microalgae are regarded as one of the most promising feedstock that can potentially address the twin challenges of energy security and environmental protection due to their fast growth rate, high lipid content and CO2 biofixation capabilities. However, different from their terrestrial oil crops, the extr...
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