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Chlorella vulgaris : a perspective on its potential for combining high biomass with high value bioproducts

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The depletion of fossil fuel reserves, concerns over global warming and the high demand for natural functional foods and products have valorized microalgae as an alternative renewable feedstock. Over the past few decades, extensive research has focussed on microalgae, driven by their increasing applications and future potential. Thus, this review reports on one of the most significant pioneer microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris Beyerinck. The value of and prospects for this microalga for various applications are presented in relation to its biochemical components. Since metabolic changes occur when microalgae are cultivated under different environmental conditions, an overview of the effects of some environmental parameters on C. vulgaris is presented with respect to biomass production enhancement along with the accumulation of molecules of interest while maintaining feasible production costs.

Source: Applied Phycology

DOI: 10.1080/26388081.2020.1715256

Authors: Irene Tiong Kai Ru, Yeong Yik Sung, Malinna Jusoh, Mohd Effendy Abdul Wahid, Thilahgavani Nagappan

Institution: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Language: English

Topic: Algal biology and biofuel production

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $564