Conversion of waste microalgae into caproic acid using anaerobic membrane bioreactors without external electron donors

Key Points

• To explore the conversion of microalgae into caproic acid using anaerobic membrane bioreactors without additional electron donors.
• Utilized anaerobic membrane bioreactors to convert microalgae biomass.
• Investigated the process without relying on external electron donors.
• Efficient production of caproic acid from microalgae was achieved.
• Demonstrated the potential of using microalgae biomass for renewable fuel production.