Research Article

Particulate Size of Microalgal Biomass Affects Hydrolysate Properties and Bioethanol Concentration

Table 1

Biomass composition of the microalgal species.

ComponentComposition (% w/w)

Total carbohydrate32.52
 Xylose9.54
 Mannose4.87
 Glucose15.22
 Galactose2.89
Starch11.32
Others*56.16

 *Lipids, protein, and ash.