this paper demonstrates the role of
information available in the literature in providing earlystage
guidance on species selection. However, these data
remain incomplete, demanding further experimental study,
particularly with respect to characterising optimum growth
conditions, measuring growth rates under conditions that
enhance lipid content (e.g. nitrogen deprivation), measuring
lipid productivity under outdoor conditions (i.e. fluctuating
temperatures and light intensities), determining the resilience
of species by measuring the range of environmental
conditions (e.g. pH, temperature, nutrient levels, CO2
levels, light, etc.) within which the algae remains productive
and determining ease of algal cell harvesting (e.g. by
flocculation, filtration or sedimentation).