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Microalgae as Biorefineries for Biofuel and Bioenergy Production: Recent Developments and Future Prospects

Title
Microalgae as Biorefineries for Biofuel and Bioenergy Production: Recent Developments and Future Prospects
Creator
Sudheesh, Arjun K.; Antony, Alwin; George, Alwin; Kavana Somaiah, C.; Umesh, Mridul; Thazeem, Basheer
Description
Microalgae boasts unique advantages regarding biofuel production, where researchers have made significant strides in increasing biofuel yields while reducing costs by improving lipid profiles in various microalgal strains, incorporating nano-additives, and improving extraction techniques. They have achieved this through genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and innovative cultivation techniques, optimizing the entire process. Moreover, microalgae are rich in bioactive compounds, and this chapter emphasizes advanced methods for extracting and purifying compounds like carotenoids, phycobiliproteins, polysaccharides, and omega-3 fatty acids, which have broad applications in food, medicine, and various industries. In energy production, microalgae generate renewable and eco-friendly energy through microbial fuel cells, employing techniques such as thermochemical liquefaction and producing energy from fermentation processes. Advancements in microalgae-based photobioreactors and strategies to improve photosynthetic efficiency further contribute to the efficiency and scalability of energy production. The book chapter highlights the importance and sustainability of microalgae in addressing energy and environmental challenges. By harnessing the latest advancements in biofuel production, valuable product synthesis, and renewable energy generation, microalgae have the potential to steer in a greener and brighter future. Their rapid growth, carbon dioxide absorption, and valuable compound synthesis make them a powerful tool in our pursuit of sustainable solutions. Embracing the potential of microalgae can lead us to an environmentally friendly and economically prosperous future. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
Source
Environmental Science and Engineering;Volume;Part F1;pp.337-358
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Subject
Bioenergy; Biofuel; Microalgae; Microbial fuel cells; Value added products
Coverage
Sudheesh A.K., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Antony A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; George A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Kavana Somaiah C., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Umesh M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Thazeem B., Waste Management Division, Integrated Rural Technology Centre (IRTC), Kerala, Palakkad, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 18635520;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Sudheesh, Arjun K.; Antony, Alwin; George, Alwin; Kavana Somaiah, C.; Umesh, Mridul; Thazeem, Basheer, “Microalgae as Biorefineries for Biofuel and Bioenergy Production: Recent Developments and Future Prospects,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23955.

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