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Microalgal-bacterial interactions: Research trend and updated review
Muhammad Iqhrammullah1,2, Williams Chiari3, Syihaabul Hudaa4
1Research Center for Marine and Land Bioindustry National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), North Lombok, 83756, Indonesia.
Heliyon
|August 22, 2024
Summary
Microalgal-bacterial interactions are gaining attention for sustainable applications. Research shows this synergy is key for wastewater treatment, biomass production, and controlling algal blooms, optimizing microalgae use.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Microalgae are crucial for sustainability in energy and food sectors.
- Microalgae serve as environmental remediators, converting waste into valuable biomass.
- Optimizing microalgae applications involves exploring interactions with bacteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a bibliometric analysis of microalgal-bacterial interactions.
- To identify research trends, leading countries, and key application areas.
- To understand the current focus and future challenges in this research field.
Main Methods:
- Collected metadata from the Scopus database (August 4, 2023).
- Utilized VOSViewer and biblioshiny for network visualization and analysis.
- Analyzed publication trends and research sub-topic clusters.
Main Results:
- Research on microalgal-bacterial interactions has seen exponential growth since 2012.
- The United States and China are leading in this research area with strong international collaboration.
- Key research clusters focus on wastewater treatment, biomass production, and algal bloom control.
Conclusions:
- Microalgal-bacterial interactions offer a promising approach for sustainable microalgae utilization.
- Current research focuses on optimizing system efficacy, understanding mechanisms, and addressing implementation challenges.
- This symbiotic relationship holds significant potential for environmental and industrial applications.
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