Potential Biotechnological Applications of Microalgae Biomass

Potential Biotechnological Applications of Microalgae Biomass

Author(s)

Safa Senan Mahmod1,2*, Maha Mohammad Al-Rajabi3, Ahmad Anas Nagoor Gunny1,2, Peer Mohamed Abdul4,5,6 and Mohd Sobri Takriff4,7

 1 Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia

2 Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia.

3 Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE

4 Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

5 UKM-YSD Chair for Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

6 Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

7 Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE

Abstract

Given their potential for CO2 capture and wastewater treatment, microalgae have recently attracted a growing interest in the aqua-environmental field. This review is focusing on various microalgae species that consume nutrients from wastewater and CO2 during their cultivation, providing high quality biomass. In addition to being used to supplement human diets, microalgae biomass (MB) can be used to produce value-added products, such as, biofuels, bio-based polymers, biofertilizers, animal and marine feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics pigments and skin care products. The paper critically examines the MB harvest and processing for each conceivable application. One of the sustainable options that will be both economically and environmentally viable is the biorefining of MB in a circular loop with the goal of maximizing resource recovery. With this framework, it would be possible to implement a circular economy approach to the management of organic wastewater, which would limit the environmental impact of agriculture and the treatment of organic wastes. 

ICAS 2023

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Published

12.01.2023

How to Cite

Mahmod, S., Al-Rajabi, M. M., Gunny, A. A. N., Abdul, P. M., & Takriff, M. S. (2023). Potential Biotechnological Applications of Microalgae Biomass. MUAJ-EMJ 2nd International Conference on Asian Studies Proceeding ICAS’2025, 1(1). Retrieved from https://muaj.net/cms/muaj/article/view/39

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): MUAJ-EMJ First International Conference on Asian Studies Proceeding

Section

RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

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