Algal biorefinery models with self-sustainable closed loop approach: Trends and prospective for blue-bioeconomy. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Venkata Mohan, S.; Hemalatha, Manupati; Chakraborty, Debkumar; Chatterjee, Sulogna; Ranadheer, Palle; Kona, Rajesh
• Is Part Of: Bioresource technology. Volume 295(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Biofuels -- Chemicals -- Nutraceuticals -- Sustainability -- Circular bioeconomy -- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); Biomass -- Periodicals; Biomass energy -- Periodicals; Bioremediation -- Periodicals; Agricultural wastes -- Periodicals; Factory and trade waste -- Periodicals; Organic wastes -- Periodicals; Bioénergie -- Périodiques; Déchets agricoles -- Périodiques; Déchets industriels -- Périodiques; Déchets organiques -- Périodiques; Déchets (Combustible) -- Périodiques; 662.88
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-8524

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Microalgae, a natural carbon sink for the production of biobased products. Potential of microalgae in close loop biorefinery towards high-value products. Microalgae based biorefinery can be an integral part of Blue Bioeconomy. Microalgae primary products as a supplement for human health. Abstract: Microalgae due to its metabolic versatility have received a focal attention in the biorefinery and bioeconomy context. Microalgae products have broad and promising application potential in the domain of renewable fuels/energy, nutraceutical, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Biorefining of microalgal biomass in a circular loop with an aim to maximize resource recovery is being considered as one of the sustainable option that will have both economical and environmental viability. The expansive scope of microalgae cultivation with self-sustainability approach was discussed in this communication in the framework of blue-bioeconomy. Microalgae based primary products, cultivation strategies, valorization of microalgae biomass for secondary products and integrated biorefinery models for the production of multi-based products were discussed. The need and prospect of self-sustainable models in closed loop format was also elaborated.