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Magdalena Zabochnicka1, Małgorzata Krzywonos2, Zdzisława Romanowska-Duda3
1Faculty of Infrastructure and Environment, Czestochowa University of Technology, Dabrowskiego 69, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland.
Algal biomass offers a sustainable solution, reducing greenhouse gases and pollutants. Its versatile applications benefit the environment, economy, and society through biofuels, food, and more.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology and Environmental Science
Background:
- Algal biomass presents a sustainable resource with potential for diverse applications.
- Growing environmental concerns necessitate innovative solutions for waste reduction and resource management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential areas of algal biomass utilization.
- To highlight the environmental, economic, and societal benefits of algal biomass.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on algal biomass applications.
- Analysis of the circular economy principles applied to algal biomass.
Main Results:
- Algal biomass utilization can mitigate the greenhouse effect and reduce harmful air and water pollutants.
- It serves as a feedstock for environmentally friendly products.
- Benefits include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved water treatment, biofuel production, and generation of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and animal feed.
Conclusions:
- Algal biomass is a valuable resource supporting a circular economy.
- Its comprehensive utilization offers significant environmental, economic, and societal advantages.
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