Cyanobacteria and microalgae: A positive prospect for biofuels

► Cyanobacteria/microalgae are non-food based feedstock resources. ► Cyanobacteria/microalgae can use non-productive land and water sources. ► Cyanobacterial/microalgal biofuels do not lead to loss of ecosystems. ► Biofuel research must find economically sound use of co-products. ► Modifications in cyanobacteria can lead to higher biofuel production.