# Cost breakdown indicates that biochar production from microalgae in Central Europe requires innovative cultivation procedures

*PRI Rank #8 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Algal biology and biofuel production Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #8 |
| 18m citations | 52 |
| Journal | Energy Nexus |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100335 |
| Corresponding authors | Josef Maroušek |
| Institution | Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice, Czech Republic |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Algal biology and biofuel production Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/algal-biology-and-biofuel-production/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100335](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100335)

## Topics

biochar production · microalgae · Central Europe · cultivation systems · Flocculation · Harvesting costs · Open pond cultivation · biorefining · production cost breakdown · agronomic properties · terrestrial plant biochar comparison · Economic feasibility · Harvesting techniques · value-added applications · biochar feedstock · Consumer acceptance · Process integration

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