# New insights into rare earth element-induced microalgae lipid accumulation: Implication for biodiesel production and adsorption mechanism

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Algal biology and biofuel production Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 51 |
| Journal | Water Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121134 |
| Corresponding authors | Nanqi Ren, Hong‐Yu Ren |
| Institution | Harbin Institute of Technology, China |

**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.watres.2024.121134](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121134)

## Topics

Rare earth elements · microalgae lipid accumulation · biodiesel production · adsorption mechanism · lipid metabolism · REE biosorption · Microalgae cultivation · lipid productivity · metal-microalgae interaction · biofuel feedstock · cellular uptake mechanisms · stress-induced lipogenesis · Rare earth elements · Microalgal biomass · lipid extraction

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