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Title: Barriers to microalgal mass cultivation

Journal Article · · Current Opinion in Biotechnology

Economically successful microalgal mass cultivation is dependent on overcoming several barriers that contribute to the cost of production. The severity of these barriers is dependent on the market value of the final product. These barriers prevent the commercially viable production of algal biofuels but are also faced by any producers of any algal product. General barriers include the cost of water and limits on recycling, costs and recycling of nutrients, CO2 utilization, energy costs associated with harvesting and biomass loss due to biocontamination and pond crashes. Here, recent advances in overcoming these barriers are discussed.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0003525; NL0032356
OSTI ID:
1834140
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1862445
Report Number(s):
SAND-2021-13280J; 701105
Journal Information:
Current Opinion in Biotechnology, Vol. 73; ISSN 0958-1669
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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