Microalgae for biofuels, wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2021
Abstract
In the context of climate change and the increase of the energy demand, there is a need for carbon sequestration methods and sustainable fuels. This can be done by cultivation of microalgae, an unicellular microscopic algae that converts carbon dioxide into high-value bioproducts and energy. Moreover, microalgae can be used to assess the health of ecosystems such as lakes. Here we review microalgae for biofuel, for wastewater treatment and as bioindicators. We discuss the impact of processes based on microalgae using life cycle assessment. We present co-cultivation of microalgae with other microbes, and we compare conventional processes with processes integrating auto-flocculation, in situ transesterification and excretion.
Keywords
Atmospheric, Aquatic, Biotechnology, Sustainability, Wastewater
Divisions
InstituteofBiologicalSciences
Funders
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Malaysia [FRGS/1/2019/STG05/UNIM/02/2],Hibiscus Grant [MyPAIR/1/2020/STG05/UNIM/1],Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund [XMUMRF/2021-C7/IENG/0033]
Publication Title
Environmental Chemistry Letters
Volume
19
Issue
4
Publisher
Springer Heidelberg
Publisher Location
TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY