Recent advances in CO2 fixation by microalgae and its potential contribution to carbon neutrality

P Xu, J Li, J Qian, B Wang, J Liu, R Xu, P Chen… - Chemosphere, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Many countries and regions have set their schedules to achieve the carbon neutrality
between 2030 and 2070. Microalgae are capable of efficiently fixing CO 2 and …

Enhancing the light reactions of photosynthesis: Strategies, controversies, and perspectives

D Leister - Molecular Plant, 2023‏ - cell.com
Photosynthesis is central to life on Earth, employing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to
produce chemical energy and oxygen. It is generally accepted that boosting its efficiency …

Lab-scale photobioreactor systems: principles, applications, and scalability

P Benner, L Meier, A Pfeffer, K Krüger… - Bioprocess and …, 2022‏ - Springer
Phototrophic microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide are being explored for their
capacity to solve different environmental issues and produce bioactive compounds for …

Advances in microalgae-based carbon sequestration: Current status and future perspectives

RK Goswami, S Mehariya, P Verma - Environmental Research, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The advancement in carbon dioxide (CO 2) sequestration technology has received
significant attention due to the adverse effects of CO 2 on climate. The mitigation of the …

A paler shade of green: engineering cellular chlorophyll content to enhance photosynthesis in crowded environments

EA Cutolo, Z Guardini, L Dall'Osto, R Bassi - New Phytologist, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
In natural ecosystems, plants compete for space, nutrients and light. The optically dense
canopies limit the penetration of photosynthetically active radiation and light often becomes …

Research progress in improving photosynthetic efficiency

R Li, Y He, J Chen, S Zheng, C Zhuang - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Photosynthesis is the largest mass-and energy-conversion process on Earth, and it is the
material basis for almost all biological activities. The efficiency of converting absorbed light …

Microalgae with a truncated light-harvesting antenna to maximize photosynthetic efficiency and biomass productivity: recent advances and current challenges

V Kumar, N Sharma, KK Jaiswal, MS Vlaskin… - Process …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Microalgae and the associated biomass have been advocated for various eco-friendly
applications. Although, microalgae are a good source of biofuels, metabolites, and value …

Scale-up of microalgal systems for decarbonization and bioproducts: Challenges and opportunities

P Xu, S Shao, J Qian, J Li, R Xu, J Liu, W Zhou - Bioresource Technology, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The threat of global climate change presents a significant challenge for humanity.
Microalgae-based carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology has emerged as a …

Biotechnological production of hydrogen: Design features of photobioreactors and improvement of conditions for cultivating cyanobacteria

BD Kossalbayev, G Yilmaz, AK Sadvakasova… - International Journal of …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Over the last five decades, solar-based hydrogen (H 2) production has been intensively
studied. Specifically, the study of biophotolysis by cyanobacteria has received great …

Perspectives on improving light distribution and light use efficiency in crop canopies

RA Slattery, DR Ort - Plant Physiology, 2021‏ - academic.oup.com
Plant stands in nature differ markedly from most seen in modern agriculture. In a dense
mixed stand, plants must vie for resources, including light, for greater survival and fitness …