Algal biomass valorization for biofuel production and carbon sequestration: a review

Abstract The world is experiencing an energy crisis and environmental issues due to the depletion of fossil fuels and the continuous increase in carbon dioxide concentrations. Microalgal biofuels are produced using sunlight, water, and simple salt minerals. Their high growth rate, photosynthesis, and carbon dioxide sequestration capacity make them one of the most important biorefinery platforms. Furthermore, microalgae's ability to alter their metabolism in response to environmental stresses to produce relatively high levels of high-value compounds makes them a promising alternative to fossil fuels. As a result, microalgae can significantly contribute to long-term solutions to critical global issues such as…

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  Department for the Economy

  Award: VA5048
• EC
  European Commission
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  Bryden Centre, Queen's University Belfast

  Awards: VA5048, Project ID VA5048
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  Interreg