The importance of downstream processes in algal biorefinery concept
Algal Bioreactors: Science, Engineering and Technology of Downstream Processes: Volume 2, Elsevier, ss.37-55, 2024
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/b978-0-443-14059-4.00024-6
- Yayınevi: Elsevier
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.37-55
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Algae, Bioeconomy, Biomass, Biorefinery, Downstream process
- Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Algae, as a third-generation biomass source, are among the most important biomass sources of the 21st century, as they can be used for both the production of valuable biochemicals such as astaxanthin, protein, lipid, carbohydrates, vitamins, beta carotene, and the production of biofuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas, and biochar. In addition, the evaluation of algae with a biorefinery approach provides many benefits both in terms of bioeconomic and environmental aspects. In this context, improving the downstream processes, which constitute approximately 80% of the algal biorefinery, is crucial in all aspects such as economics, suitability, and applicability for the industrialization. In this chapter, it is aimed to evaluate and discuss the application of downstream processes in algal biorefinery and their effects on end product yield and quality. Besides, evaluation of the technological developments required for a more efficient and more innovative use of existing downstream processes in algal biorefinery is carried out. In this chapter, a brief information about the importance and application of algal biorefinery, and detailed information about the importance, advantages-disadvantages and applications of downstream processes will be presented.