Also: microalgae, spirulina, seaweed
Algae are fast-growing photosynthetic organisms, from microscopic cells to giant kelp. They are grown for fuel, food and bioplastics, and can clean wastewater while they grow.
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A review of technologies to produce, process and extract biofuels and co-products from microalgae.
As reported in: Brennan, Owende (2010). Biofuels from microalgae—A review of technologies for production, processing, and extractions of biofuels and co-products. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.009
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A review of algae for plastic biodegradation and bioplastic production.
As reported in: Chia, Ying Tang, Khoo et al. (2020). Nature’s fight against plastic pollution: Algae for plastic biodegradation and bioplastics production. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology. doi:10.1016/j.ese.2020.100065
A review of Spirulina as an edible microorganism.
As reported in: Ciferri (1983). Spirulina, the edible microorganism. Microbiological Reviews. doi:10.1128/mmbr.47.4.551-578.1983
Silica-encapsulated microalgae that biosynthesise gold nanoparticles as a living bio-hybrid material.
Built / tested: living materials
As reported in: Sicard, Brayner, Margueritat et al. (2010). Nano-gold biosynthesis by silica-encapsulated micro-algae: a “living” bio-hybrid material. Journal of Materials Chemistry. doi:10.1039/c0jm01735c
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Status and prospects of recovering nutrients from wastewater with microalgae.
As reported in: Cai, Park, Li (2013). Nutrient recovery from wastewater streams by microalgae: Status and prospects. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.11.030
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A chitosan/sepiolite clay/algae biocomposite for removing dyes from water.
Built / tested: adsorbents
As reported in: Zain, Abdulhameed, Jawad et al. (2022). A pH-Sensitive Surface of Chitosan/Sepiolite Clay/Algae Biocomposite for the Removal of Malachite Green and Remazol Brilliant Blue R Dyes: Optimization and Adsorption Mechanism Study. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. doi:10.1007/s10924-022-02614-y
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