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. 2023 Mar 31;11:1146881. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1146881

TABLE 5.

Methods for oil extraction from algae.

Regular organic solvent extraction Supercritical fluid extraction
Advantage Relatively high oil yield, simple equipment and easy operation. Relatively low temperature, avoiding contact with oxygen, high efficiency.
Shortcoming Toxic, volatile, not conducive to human health and environmental protection. Expensive and high energy consumption.
Scope of Application Low-value products, bioenergy. High-value products, carotenoids, PUFAs.