Definitions
- Phytoplankton:
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also known as microalgae, are similar to terrestrial plants in that they contain chlorophyll and require sunlight in order to live and grow. Most phytoplankton are buoyant and float in the upper part of the ocean, where sunlight penetrates the water. Phytoplankton also require inorganic nutrients such as nitrates, phosphates, and sulfur which they convert into proteins, fats, and carbohydrates (NOAA 2017).
- Biodiesel:
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is defined as a renewable fuel that can be produced from a wide range of vegetable oils or animal fats. May be used either as a replacement for or as a component of diesel fuel. Technically it is a mixture of monoalkyl esters derived from lipid feedstocks, such as vegetable oils or animal fats (Negm et al. 2017).
- Marine Biotechnology:
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is the application of science and technology to living organisms from marine resources, as well as parts, products, and models thereof, to alter living or nonliving materials for the production of knowledge, goods,...
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Morgado, F., Vieira, L.R. (2020). Phytoplankton: Biodiesel Production and Other Applications for Marine Biotechnology. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Wall, T. (eds) Affordable and Clean Energy. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71057-0_118-1
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