Interpretable Machine-Learning Framework for Engineering Optimization of Microalgal Biofuel Yield Across Cultivation Conditions
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Optimizing microalgal biofuel yield remains a highly complex engineering challenge due to the intricate, non-linear dependencies among diverse cultivation environments and biological parameters. To provide actionable decision support for harvest scheduling and bioreactor control, this study leverages a comprehensive dataset of 2,950 fully retained experimental records, utilizing statistical leverage diagnostics strictly for homogeneity verification without excluding any operational extremes. By evaluating multiple predictive architectures through rigorous independent testing, the Random Forest model demonstrated superior generalization capability, achieving a test-set R 2 of 0.918 and an average absolute relative error (AARE) of 29.7%. Advanced SHAP further revealed that time and type fundamentally drive predictive variance, while highlighting critical non-linear engineering trade-offs regarding optimal nutrient dosing and light intensity. To ensure robust generalization and mitigate data leakage, a rigorous Leave-One-Source-Out (LOSO) cross-validation strategy was implemented. This grouped validation confirmed that the Random Forest model maintained the highest predictive robustness across independent external data sources.
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