# A growth phase analysis on the influence of light intensity on microalgal stress and potential biofuel production

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 38 |
| Journal | Energy Conversion and Management |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118511 |
| Corresponding authors | José C.M. Pires |
| Institution | University of Porto, Portugal |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/aquatic-ecosystems-and-phytoplankton-dynamics/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118511](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118511)

## Topics

Chlorella vulgaris · high light intensity · Lipid accumulation · carbohydrate accumulation · late-exponential growth phase · stationary growth phase · synthetic wastewater · nutrient removal efficiency · nitrogen removal · phosphorus removal · biomass productivity · Chlorophyll-a Concentration · biofuel feedstock · microalgal stress · growth rate · biochemical composition

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