Commercial application of microalgae other than as biofuels: a brief review

There has been considerable discussion in recent years about the potential of micro-algae for the production of sustainable and renewable biofuels, but there may be other more readily exploitable commercial opportunities for microalgae. This paper briefly reviews the current and potential situation...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Reviews in environmental science and biotechnology 2011-03, Vol.10 (1), p.31-41
1. Verfasser:	Milledge, John J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Algae Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution Biodiesel fuels Biofuels Biomass Biotechnology Cancer Carbon Carotenoids Cyanobacteria Earth and Environmental Science Environment Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology Food Fuels Functional foods & nutraceuticals Laboratories Microalgae Microbiology Mini Review Proteins Studies Sustainable production
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Zusammenfassung:	There has been considerable discussion in recent years about the potential of micro-algae for the production of sustainable and renewable biofuels, but there may be other more readily exploitable commercial opportunities for microalgae. This paper briefly reviews the current and potential situation for the commercial application of the growth of microalgae for products other than biofuels.
ISSN:	1569-1705 1572-9826
DOI:	10.1007/s11157-010-9214-7