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  • Biotechnology and Bioengineering
  • Sustainable Chemistry
  • Algal Biomass Utilization

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  • Microalgae are a rich source of valuable chemicals for diverse commercial uses, including nutraceuticals and biofuels.
  • Efficient utilization of microalgal biomass in biorefineries mirrors petroleum refining, aiming for high-value product fractionation.
  • Cell disruption is a critical, yet challenging, step in microalgae downstream processing, impacting biochemical functionality and extraction yields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and evaluate conventional and emerging cell disruption technologies for microalgae.
  • To compare these technologies based on their suitability for future microalgae biorefineries.
  • To address the challenge of maintaining biochemical integrity during high-yield cell disruption.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of cell disruption techniques.
  • Evaluation of methods including bead milling, homogenization (high pressure and high speed), ultrasonication, microwave treatment, and pulsed electric field.
  • Inclusion of non-mechanical and other emerging cell disruption technologies.

Main Results:

  • Limited studies currently focus on mild cell disruption techniques for microalgae.
  • Various mechanical and non-mechanical methods exist, each with potential benefits and drawbacks for biorefinery applications.
  • The choice of disruption method significantly influences the yield and functionality of extracted algal biochemicals.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing cell disruption is paramount for the economic viability of microalgae biorefineries.
  • Further research into mild and efficient disruption technologies is needed.
  • Emerging technologies show promise for enhancing downstream processing in microalgae-based industries.