African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Determination of optimum growth conditions and biodiesel production from filamentous algae

Hesham R. Lotfy*
  • Hesham R. Lotfy*
  • Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Namibia, P. Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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Martha N. Amputu
  • Martha N. Amputu
  • Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Namibia, P. Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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Celestine Raidron
  • Celestine Raidron
  • Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Namibia, P. Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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  •  Received: 07 November 2011
  •  Accepted: 01 August 2013
  •  Published: 30 June 2014

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