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Integrated algal biorefineries from process systems engineering aspects: A review.

Wei Wu¹, Jo-Shu Chang²

¹Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan.

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|August 12, 2019

Summary

Developing integrated algal biorefineries (IABR) from microalgae offers a promising path for commercializing biofuels and byproducts. This review explores IABR design, optimization, and assessment for economic and environmental benefits.

Keywords:

Biorefinery Life cycle assessment Microalgae Process integration Techno-economic assessment

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Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Renewable Energy Systems
Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

Microalgae are rich sources of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, making them ideal feedstocks for biorefineries.
The commercialization of microalgae-based products requires efficient and integrated processing strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the development of an integrated algal biorefinery (IABR) model.
To explore the production of multiple products, including biofuels, biopower, and byproducts, from microalgae.
To assess the economic and environmental viability of IABR through systematic analytical approaches.

Main Methods:

Utilizing process systems engineering (PSE) for IABR design, simulation, and integration.
Employing life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify environmental impacts.
Applying techno-economic assessment (TEA) to evaluate economic feasibility.

Main Results:

The engineering process model serves as the foundation for IABR assessment.
IABR is generated through process design, simulation, and integration.
Multi-objective optimization addresses economic and environmental considerations in IABR.

Conclusions:

Integrated algal biorefineries represent a viable approach for sustainable microalgae utilization.
The combination of LCA and TEA provides a comprehensive evaluation of IABR performance.
Optimization strategies are crucial for maximizing the economic and environmental benefits of microalgae-based products.