Algal spent biomass - a pool of applications

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2019

Authors

Francisco Xavier Malcata (Author) FEUP; Ana Catarina Guedes (Author) Other; Helena M. Amaro (Author) Other; Isabel Sousa Pinto (Author) FCUP

Book

Title: Biomass, Biofuels and Biochemicals: biofuels from algae

Pages: 397-433

Indexing

Scopus - 16 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-BK1

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-444-64192-2.00016-0

Abstract (EN): In recent decades, the world has faced increasing demand for energy, namely from fossil sources, which entails great environmental damage. Thus, green fuels with low environmental impact are urgently required, and production of biofuels from organic molecules of macro- and microalgae, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, is one alternative. However, a problem still remains as what to do with the spent biomass. In this regard, this chapter mainly focuses on how algae can be used as an efficient and economically viable biorefinery feedstock. To reinforce the algal biorefinery concept, a proper connection needs be established between the various input and output streams, as well as services to be provided by the industries involved; because a biorefinery using algae can only be effective through integration with other industries. This chapter is accordingly organized on three pillars: food/feed and nutraceutical applications, biofuel production, and environmental improvement via upgrading of spent biomass.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 37