Marine microalgae as sustainable feedstock for multi-product biorefineries

Photoautotrophic microorganisms from mangroves: a review of the ecological role and bioproducts of commercial interest

“…According to Siddiki et al ., 55 research for the development of microalgae for commercialization has been conducted since the 1970s. However, population growth, the consequent increase in energy demand, the depletion of natural resources, and difficulties related to chemical synthesis to obtain various products have made photoautotrophic microorganisms extremely important and attractive 54,56 …”

“…In this regard, microalgae biomass is considered an up‐and‐coming solution for greenhouse gas mitigation 59 . Further, the ability of these microorganisms to treat wastewater from industrial, agricultural, and domestic activity has attracted considerable attention 56,58,60 …”

“…Nishshanka et al 56 . describe the isolation and characterization of photoautotrophic microorganism species as an essential step for the success of the biorefinery process.…”

“…However, population growth, the consequent increase in energy demand, the depletion of natural resources, and difficulties related to chemical synthesis to obtain various products have made photoautotrophic microorganisms extremely important and attractive. 54,56 Due to the variety of compounds these microorganisms can produce, the use of microalgae and cyanobacterial biomass fits into the biorefinery concept. 57,58 This concept is based on oil refineries, where oil is converted into various products with different added values, 55,56 with diverse applications, such as in the medical, food, nutraceutical, energy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, among others.…”

“…54,56 Due to the variety of compounds these microorganisms can produce, the use of microalgae and cyanobacterial biomass fits into the biorefinery concept. 57,58 This concept is based on oil refineries, where oil is converted into various products with different added values, 55,56 with diverse applications, such as in the medical, food, nutraceutical, energy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, among others. 54 The biorefinery concept should also take into account environmental factors.…”