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Microalgae and biogas: a boon to energy sector
Priyanka Jha1,2, Snigdha Ghosh3, Avirup Panja3
1Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|August 22, 2023
Summary
Microalgae offer a sustainable biogas alternative to fossil fuels. This review explores strategies to enhance microalgae-based biogas production for a greener energy future.
Area of Science:
- Renewable Energy
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Global energy generation heavily relies on fossil fuels, posing environmental challenges.
- There is a critical need for sustainable and renewable energy alternatives.
- Biogas, particularly from microalgae, is a promising green fuel option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential of microalgae as a feedstock for biogas production.
- To identify and discuss strategies for improving microalgae-based biogas generation.
- To highlight the economic and sustainable advantages of microalgae for biogas.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on microalgae cultivation for biogas.
- Analysis of existing microalgae-to-biogas technologies.
- Synthesis of improvement strategies for enhanced biogas yield.
Main Results:
- Microalgae are an economical and sustainable feedstock for biogas.
- Current microalgae-based biogas production faces challenges that require addressing.
- Implementation of specific strategies can significantly boost biogas potential.
Conclusions:
- Microalgae present a viable and eco-friendly source for biogas production.
- Further research and development are needed to optimize microalgae biogas systems.
- Enhancing microalgae biogas production can contribute significantly to the global renewable energy sector.
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