Algal biotechnology in Australia and Vietnam: Opportunities and challenges

Rao, N.R.H.; Tamburic, Bojan; Doan, Thi Thai Yen; Nguyen, Bach Mai Dolly; Henderson, Rita K.

doi:10.1016/j.algal.2021.102335

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“…Microalgae are gaining practical considerations in national and regional policies of North America, the Asia Pacific, and Australia, as well as being used as a tool to combat climate change and promote renewable resources of food, feed, and fuel [18][19][20]. Microalgae are already present in the North American and Australian markets, and attempts are being made to diversify their uses.…”

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“…Microalgae are already present in the North American and Australian markets, and attempts are being made to diversify their uses. In the Asia Pacific region, markets are being assessed, feasibility studies are being conducted, and even pilot-scale experiments collaborating with the private sector have been carried out [19,20]. However, algal research faces barriers in all regions, particularly in developing countries.…”

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A Critical Review on the Status and Progress of Microalgae Cultivation in Outdoor Photobioreactors Conducted over 35 Years (1986–2021)

Sarker

Kaparaju

2023

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Microalgae, a renewable bio-resource, are considered a potential value-added commodity and a tool to combat climate change. Microalgal research has received worldwide attention recently. Different perspectives have been explored, but cultivation in outdoor photobioreactors (PBRs) is still a less explored field. This review summarizes the studies conducted on the microalgae cultivated in outdoor PBRs only. The locations, algal strains, PBRs, and cultivation media used in these studies were identified and tabulated. Different aspects of outdoor algal cultivation in PBRs, such as temperature control, light intensity control, photosynthetic efficiency (PE), the outdoor adaptation of strains, PBR designs, and algal growth and biochemical composition variation from the weather, were studied and reviewed. A brief review of downstream processes and environmental and economic impacts was also conducted. This review summarizes what has been carried out in this field so far and will help researchers to determine what further work needs to be conducted and in which direction to proceed.

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Section: Drivers Of Algae Researchmentioning

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Section: Drivers Of Algae Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical Review on the Status and Progress of Microalgae Cultivation in Outdoor Photobioreactors Conducted over 35 Years (1986–2021)

Sarker

Kaparaju

2023

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“…For example, local coastal resource cooperatives are distributing low-cost renewable energy technologies (for instance, solar photovoltaics, LED lighting) to reduce the uptake of high-carbon fuel and emissions 52 . Governments and entrepreneurs are investing in production and uptake of low-carbon fuel, food and feed alternatives (for example, solar, wind, hydrogen and land-based seaweed aquaculture) 53 . Transnational bodies are funding communities to undertake restoration of peatlands, forests, wetlands, mangroves and seagrasses to encourage community commitment to nature-based carbon sequestration 54 .…”

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Radical interventions for climate-impacted systems

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“…Since algae are exposed to stress in their nature, such as high UV radiation, salinity, desiccation and so on, their metabolites can have high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, which make them valuable. They support almost all life forms in the biosphere, being a food source with high protein content (~20%) [2].…”

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Algal Alginate in Biotechnology: Biosynthesis and Applications

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Guler²,

Gürlek³

et al. 2022

Properties and Applications of Alginates

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Algae are recognized as the main producer of commercial alginate. Alginate produced using algae is located in the walls and intracellular regions of their cells. Its properties vary depending on the species, growing and harvesting seasons, and extraction methods. Alginate has attracted the attention of several industries, thanks to its unique properties such as its biodegradability, biocompatibility, renewability and lack of toxicity features. For example, it is considered a good encapsulation agent due to the transparent nature of the alginate matrices. Also, this biopolymer is recognized as a functional food in the food industry. It can be tolerated easily in human body and has the ability to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Besides, it is used as an abrasive agent, antioxidant, and thickening and stabilizing agents in cosmetic and pharmaceutic industries. Generally, it is used in emulsion systems and wound dressing patches. Furthermore, this polysaccharide has the potential to be used in green nanotechnologies as a drug delivery vehicle via cell microencapsulation. Moreover, it is suitable to adopt as a coagulant due to its wide range of flocculation dose and high shear stability. In this chapter, the mentioned usage areas of algal alginate are explained in more detail.

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Algal biotechnology in Australia and Vietnam: Opportunities and challenges

Cited by 15 publications

References 51 publications

A Critical Review on the Status and Progress of Microalgae Cultivation in Outdoor Photobioreactors Conducted over 35 Years (1986–2021)

A Critical Review on the Status and Progress of Microalgae Cultivation in Outdoor Photobioreactors Conducted over 35 Years (1986–2021)

Radical interventions for climate-impacted systems

Algal Alginate in Biotechnology: Biosynthesis and Applications

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