What is Botryococcus braunii used for?
Biofuel applications of Botryococcus oils Botryococcus braunii has great potential for algaculture because of the hydrocarbons it produces, which can be chemically converted into fuels. Up to 86% of the dry weight of Botryococcus braunii can be long-chain hydrocarbons. Where is Botryococcus braunii found? The colonial green microalga Botryococcus braunii is found in freshwater and…