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Current Trends and the Future of the Algae-Based Biofuels Industry

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Current trends and the future of the algae-based biofuels industry are discussed. Some of the leading companies involved with third generation biofuel research and development are also presented.

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Bajpai, P. (2019). Current Trends and the Future of the Algae-Based Biofuels Industry. In: Third Generation Biofuels. SpringerBriefs in Energy. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2378-2_8

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