... and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar and oxygen through photosynthesis for growth (Wen 2009). They grow quickly and can double in biomass size in 3.5 hours at the peak phase. Microalgae has high oil content between 20-50 % (dry weight) that can generate biofuel. Other crops may take the entire season to grow and contain lower level of ... grow in various types of waters, such as sea saltwater, alkaline and also waste water, making it advantageous to produce energy in areas with freshwater shortage. The short cell cycle and fast reproduction, simple structures, and high oil conten...

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