Unlocking the potential of microalgae as sustainable bioresources from up to downstream processing: A critical review

PA Diankristanti, NHE Ho, JH Chen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Microalgae hold tremendous potential as sustainable bioresources in carbon capture,
climate change mitigation, and the development of net-zero lifestyles. However, scaling up …

A review of microalgae biofilm as an eco-friendly approach to bioplastics, promoting environmental sustainability

YA Ugya, H Chen, Y Sheng, FO Ajibade… - Environmental Research, 2023‏ - Elsevier
In this comprehensive review, we delve into the challenges hindering the large-scale
production of microalgae-based bioplastics, primarily focusing on economic feasibility and …

Life-cycle assessment of microalgae liquid biofuel production in biofilm cultivation system via conversion technologies of transesterification, hydrothermal liquefaction …

C Wei, Y Xu, Y Li, W Wei, Y Feng, Z Li, L Xu - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Biofilm seems to be an ideal cultivation system for microalgae liquid biofuel conversion
technologies due to the advantage of high biomass concentration. However, research on the …

Life-cycle and economic assessments of microalgae biogas production in suspension and biofilm cultivation systems

Y Xu, C Wei, D Liu, J Li, B Tian, Z Li, L Xu - Bioresource Technology, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Biogas production via anaerobic digestion is highly attractive for microalgae. The technology
of microalgae cultivation has profound impacts on biogas production system as it is the most …

Sustainable point of view: life cycle analysis for green extraction technologies

B Aslanbay Guler, U Tepe… - ChemBioEng Reviews, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Microalgae have emerged as a promising source of renewable energy and natural
bioproducts since they show high biomass productivity, offer carbon dioxide fixation, and …

Temperature-controlled microalgal biofilm detachment and harvesting assisted by ultrasonic from 3D porous substrates grafted with thermosensitive gels

J Wang, B Zhang, Y Huang, X Zhu, A **a, X Zhu… - Environmental …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Microalgae have been renowned as the most promising energy organism with significant
potential in carbon fixation. In the large-scale cultivation of microalgae, the 3D porous …

Exploring the dynamics of astaxanthin production in Haematococcus pluvialis biofilms using a rotating biofilm‐based system

D Morgado, A Fanesi, T Martin… - Biotechnology and …, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Microalgae biofilm emerged as a solid alternative to conventional suspended cultures which
present high operative costs and complex harvesting processes. Among several designs …

Environmental benefits of a hybrid system for algal biomass production, harvesting and nutrient recovery under a life-cycle assessment

LR de Assis, J Ferreira, PP Assemany, JS Teixeira… - Algal Research, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Biofilm reactors (BRs) are being studied as a means to optimize microalgae biomass
production and overcome harvesting bottlenecks. This has led to the development of hybrid …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon footprint of alternative protein sources for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture: A two-step systematic literature review

J Cantillo, PC Deshpande - Aquaculture Reports, 2025‏ - Elsevier
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is the most important species in marine aquaculture in terms of
production volume, and it is regarded as a remarkable example of the industry's …

[HTML][HTML] A circular transition model for the European aquaculture sector

M Masi, F Adinolfi, ES Marrocco, Y Vecchio - Aquaculture, 2025‏ - Elsevier
The present study introduces a conceptual model for the circular transition of European
aquaculture farms. The model under consideration comprises two distinct sections for …