Abstract
Bio-based fuels derived from microalgae require intensive processing. A key step is cell disruption which aids in the release of intracellular compounds that are necessary for the production of biofuels. This processing step can ultimately influence the efficiency of lipid extraction; therefore the choice of method employed is critical. Breaking the cell walls is a time and energy-consuming process that is vital for maximizing the lipid extraction efficiency. Hence, it must be assured that the selected strategy results in cell collapse. However, due to the variations in chemical composition of microalgae cell walls, cell size, and morphology, the optimum cell wall disruption method is species specific and must be determined for each strain, separately. Various approaches for rupturing the cell walls including mechanical and nonmechanical methods have been used. Herein, a thorough review of possible cell disruption processes of microalgae cells is provided, considering their advantages and disadvantages.
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