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  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Global plastic demand causes significant environmental and marine life damage.
  • Bioplastics offer a sustainable, biodegradable alternative with a lower carbon footprint.
  • Microalgae present a viable, eco-friendly feedstock for bioplastic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utilization of microalgae for sustainable bioplastic production.
  • To highlight various methods of incorporating microalgae into bioplastic manufacturing.
  • To assess the techno-economic feasibility and degradation of microalgae-based bioplastics.

Main Methods:

  • Biorefinery processing of microalgae biomass into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
  • Utilizing microalgae biomass as fillers and reinforcements in bioplastic blends.
  • Extraction and pre-treatment of microalgal lipids and cellulose for bioplastic precursors.
  • Microwave-assisted synthesis of polylactic acid from microalgae-derived lactic acid.

Main Results:

  • Microalgae biomass can be converted into PHA under nutrient-limited conditions.
  • Microalgae components enhance bioplastic properties when blended with other polymers.
  • Microalgae-derived lactic acid enables efficient polylactic acid synthesis.
  • Techno-economic analysis and degradation mechanisms of microalgae bioplastics are evaluated.

Conclusions:

  • Microalgae provide a versatile and sustainable resource for diverse bioplastic applications.
  • Further research into genetic modification and cultivation technologies can optimize microalgae-based bioplastics.
  • Novel blends, like avocado seed-microalgae bioplastics, show future potential.