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Biological Approaches to Carbon Sequestration and Bioenergy Production
Rashmi S Dhanwar1, Rupali Thakur1, Ujjwala Waghmare1
1Symbiosis Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Lavale, Mulshi, Pune, Maharashtra 412115 India.
Indian Journal of Microbiology
|June 22, 2026
Summary
Biological carbon capture and utilization (CCU) offers a sustainable solution for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs). This review highlights bioenergy production from plants, algae, and bacteria as promising CCU technologies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Biotechnology
- Climate Change Mitigation
Background:
- Global greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions pose a significant climate change challenge.
- Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technologies are crucial for mitigating GHGs.
- Physical and chemical carbon sequestration methods have environmental and cost drawbacks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review biological carbon sequestration technologies for CCU.
- To focus on biofuel production from plants, algae, and bacteria.
- To provide insights into bioenergy production and upgrading advancements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of biological carbon sequestration strategies.
- Analysis of CCU technologies utilizing plants, algae, and bacteria.
- Examination of current bioenergy production and upgrading techniques.
Main Results:
- Biological methods present a sustainable alternative to physical and chemical CCU.
- Biofuel production from various biological sources is a key CCU application.
- Technological advances are enhancing bioenergy production efficiency.
Conclusions:
- Biological CCU, particularly through biofuel production, is a viable strategy for GHGs reduction.
- Plants, algae, and bacteria are key organisms for biological carbon sequestration.
- Further research in bioenergy upgrading can enhance the economic feasibility of CCU.
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