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  • Biotechnology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Materials

Background:

  • Petrochemical exploitation harms health and ecosystems.
  • Biotechnology increasingly seeks sustainable alternatives from plants and microalgae.
  • Fatty acid derivatives from microalgae have diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review fatty acid derivatives from microalgae.
  • To explore their applications in renewable energy, biomaterials, and pharmaceuticals.
  • To highlight microalgae as a sustainable source.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of microalgal fatty acid derivatives.
  • Analysis of applications in various industries.
  • Focus on Nannochloropsis spp. for biotechnological potential.

Main Results:

  • Microalgae are a promising source of fatty acid derivatives.
  • These derivatives have potential as biofuels, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and polymer precursors.
  • Nannochloropsis spp. show high biotechnological interest due to rapid growth and specific compounds.

Conclusions:

  • Microalgal fatty acid derivatives offer sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals.
  • Their cultivation is viable without arable land or fresh water.
  • Further research into microalgal biotechnology can enhance sustainable product development.