Life cycle assessment of microalgae products: State of the art and their potential for the production of polylactid acid

Bussa, Maresa; Eisen, Anna; Zollfrank, Cordt; Röder, Hubert

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.048

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“…Within such an economy, microalgae are gaining popularity due to their nutrient-rich profiles and sustainability [1]. The main advantages of cultivating these organisms, in a bio-based economy, are avoidance of sludge handling problems (no pesticides and herbicides are used), bio-fixation of carbon dioxide, non-competition for arable lands, ability to readily adapt to changing environmental conditions, and high economic return of algal biomass [2,3].…”

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High-value lipids accumulation by Pavlova pinguis as a response to nitrogen-induced changes

Fernandes

Cordeiro

2022

Biomass and Bioenergy

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High-value lipids accumulation by Pavlova pinguis as a response to nitrogen-induced changes

Fernandes

Cordeiro

2022

Biomass and Bioenergy

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“…There are not many LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) studies published specifically for bioplastics produced from microalgae. Bussa et al (2019) compared PLA production from microalgae and plant-based sources and found significant environmental impact improvement potential in terms of land use and terrestrial ecotoxicity through the microalgae route [106]. In another study, Beckstrom (2019) compared the greenhouse gas intensities of different microalgae cultivation systems for bioplastic production and found better impact values for cyclic flow photobioreactors compared to open raceway ponds and combined systems [107].…”

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Bioplastic Production from Microalgae: A Review

Cinar

Chong

Küçüker

et al. 2020

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Plastic waste production around the world is increasing, which leads to global plastic waste pollution. The need for an innovative solution to reduce this pollution is inevitable. Increased recycling of plastic waste alone is not a comprehensive solution. Furthermore, decreasing fossil-based plastic usage is an important aspect of sustainability. As an alternative to fossil-based plastics in the market, bio-based plastics are gaining in popularity. According to the studies conducted, products with similar performance characteristics can be obtained using biological feedstocks instead of fossil-based sources. In particular, bioplastic production from microalgae is a new opportunity to be explored and further improved. The aim of this study is to determine the current state of bioplastic production technologies from microalgae species and reveal possible optimization opportunities in the process and application areas. Therefore, the species used as resources for bioplastic production, the microalgae cultivation methods and bioplastic material production methods from microalgae were summarized.

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“…Life cycle optimization methodology based on the combination of LCA with mathematical programming is a promising tool for the selection of the best technology option and process configuration for the cultivation system of microalgae (248). LCA studies of different microalgae production systems were summarized in many reviews (228,248,249).…”

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The advances and limitations in biodiesel production: feedstocks, oil extraction methods, production, and environmental life cycle assessment

Pikula

Zakharenko

Stratidakis

et al. 2020

Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews

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Although fossil fuels remain the main source of energy, the volume of renewable sources of energy is constantly increasing. Biodiesel is a promising alternative fuel due to the number of advantages compared to fossil fuel and other types of biofuel. The specific objective of this study was to identify the difference between conventional and novel technologies applied during the whole life cycle of biodiesel production and consumption. The study offers some important insights into the recent advances in the biodiesel industry including biodiesel production from microalgal lipids, advanced homogenous and enzymatic transesterification, non-catalytic supercritical transesterification, application of microwave and ultrasound assisting technologies. Considering all the factors affecting the efficiency and safety of the biodiesel production process, here we reviewed the main principals and recent achievements in the environmental life cycle assessment of biodiesel production and consumption.

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Life cycle assessment of microalgae products: State of the art and their potential for the production of polylactid acid

Cited by 53 publications

References 28 publications

High-value lipids accumulation by Pavlova pinguis as a response to nitrogen-induced changes

High-value lipids accumulation by Pavlova pinguis as a response to nitrogen-induced changes

Bioplastic Production from Microalgae: A Review

The advances and limitations in biodiesel production: feedstocks, oil extraction methods, production, and environmental life cycle assessment

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