Integrated evaluation of biomass, lipid productivity, and FAME profile in C. vulgaris stimulated by α-Fe₂O₃ for biodiesel production

Key Points

• Lipid productivity increased significantly, indicating effective biodiesel production from C. vulgaris.
• The study reports a two-fold rise in biomass under α-Fe₂O₃ stimulation, highlighting versatile growth enhancement.
• Integrated evaluation measures fatty acid methyl ester profiles, providing insights into biodiesel quality.
• Findings emphasize the potential for C. vulgaris to contribute sustainably to biodiesel production in renewable energy.