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The role of microalgae in the bioeconomy
- Source :
- New Biotechnology, 61, 99-107, Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal, Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP), instacron:RCAAP, New Biotechnology 61 (2021), New Biotechnology
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The bioeconomy is a new and essential paradigm for reducing our dependence on natural resources and responding to the environmental threats that the Earth is currently facing. In this regard, microalgae offer almost unlimited possibilities for developing a modern bioeconomy given their metabolic flexibility and high biomass output rates, even when produced under harsh conditions, such as when treating wastewaters or using flue gases. In this article, the microalgal contribution to important economic activities such as the production of food and feed, cosmetics and health-related compounds is reviewed. Moreover, potential contributions of microalgae to emerging sectors are discussed, as in the production of biomaterials, agriculture-related products, biofuels and provision of services such as wastewater treatment and the clean-up of industrial gases. The different microalgal production technologies have also been analyzed to identify the main bottlenecks affecting microalgal use in different applications. Finally, the major challenges facing microalgal biotechnology in enlarging its contribution to the bioeconomy are evaluated, and future trends discussed. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
- Subjects :
- 0106 biological sciences
Bio Process Engineering
Photobioreactor
Biomass
Bioengineering
Cosmetics
Wastewater treatment
7. Clean energy
01 natural sciences
12. Responsible consumption
Biomaterials
Photobioreactors
03 medical and health sciences
Bioenergy
010608 biotechnology
Microalgae
Production (economics)
Molecular Biology
030304 developmental biology
VLAG
Flexibility (engineering)
0303 health sciences
Agriculture
General Medicine
Bioeconomy
Natural resource
6. Clean water
Biostimulants
13. Climate action
Biofuel
Feed
Food
Biofuels
Environmental science
Sewage treatment
Biochemical engineering
Biotechnology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18716784
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- New Biotechnology, 61, 99-107, Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal, Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP), instacron:RCAAP, New Biotechnology 61 (2021), New Biotechnology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....8b054750c1e37d61b275e152f642c752