Biosequestration of atmospheric CO2 and flue gas-containing CO2 by microalgae

Wai Yan Cheah; Pau Loke Show; Jo Shu Chang; Tau Chuan Ling; Joon Ching Juan

doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2014.11.026

Biosequestration of atmospheric CO₂ and flue gas-containing CO₂ by microalgae

Wai Yan Cheah, Pau Loke Show, Jo Shu Chang, Tau Chuan Ling, Joon Ching Juan

Department of Chemical Engineering

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Abstract

The unceasing rise of greenhouse gas emission has led to global warming and climate change. Global concern on this phenomenon has put forward the microalgal-based CO₂ sequestration aiming to sequester carbon back to the biosphere, ultimately reducing greenhouse effects. Microalgae have recently gained enormous attention worldwide, to be the valuable feedstock for renewable energy production, due to their high growth rates, high lipid productivities and the ability to sequester carbon. The photosynthetic process of microalgae uses atmospheric CO₂ and CO₂ from flue gases, to synthesize nutrients for their growth. In this review article, we will primarily discuss the efficiency of CO₂ biosequestration by microalgae species, factors influencing microalgal biomass productions, microalgal cultivation systems, the potential and limitations of using flue gas for microalgal cultivation as well as the bio-refinery approach of microalgal biomass.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	190-201
Number of pages	12
Journal	Bioresource technology
Volume	184
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2014.11.026
Publication status	Published - 2015 May 1

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Bioengineering
Environmental Engineering
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Waste Management and Disposal

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