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Table 1 Lower heating value (LHV) for co-products

From: Optimal integration of microalgae production with photovoltaic panels: environmental impacts and energy balance

Compound

Heating value (MJ/kg)

Refs.

Biodiesel

37.2

[9]

Algal oil

38.3

[3]

Oil cake

0.77a

[9]

Glycerine

18.1

[9]

  1. aComposed by 95% water, 5% biomass (content around 70% carbohydrates and 30% protein), LHV based on composition