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A Holistic Approach to Managing Microalgae for Biofuel Applications.
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International journal of molecular sciences [Int J Mol Sci] 2017 Jan 22; Vol. 18 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jan 22. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Microalgae contribute up to 60% of the oxygen content in the Earth's atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen during photosynthesis. Microalgae are abundantly available in the natural environment, thanks to their ability to survive and grow rapidly under harsh and inhospitable conditions. Microalgal cultivation is environmentally friendly because the microalgal biomass can be utilized for the productions of biofuels, food and feed supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. The cultivation of microalgal also can complement approaches like carbon dioxide sequestration and bioremediation of wastewaters, thereby addressing the serious environmental concerns. This review focuses on the factors affecting microalgal cultures, techniques adapted to obtain high-density microalgal cultures in photobioreactors, and the conversion of microalgal biomass into biofuels. The applications of microalgae in carbon dioxide sequestration and phycoremediation of wastewater are also discussed.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
- Subjects :
- Biomass
Biofuels microbiology
Biotechnology methods
Microalgae metabolism
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1422-0067
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28117737
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms18010215