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Microalgae to value added products (Biodiesel, LMBR as aquafeed)

Name of technology Microalgae to value added products (Biodiesel, LMBR as aquafeed)
Application/ use Microalgal biomass is used for production of biodiesel (3rd generation fuel). The leftover algal residue is used as an aquafeed.
Estimated economic benefit from technology ·  The microalgal biomass produced is used for biodiesel production, which can be sold at Rs. 100/L
·  LMBR obtained can further be sold as an aquafeed product at INR 40/kg
·  Glycerol obtained as by product can be sold at Rs. 1/kg
·  The payback is 1.21 years
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