Study on Microalgae Industrial Applications by a Sustainable World

Abstract

Currently microalgae is one of the most popular alternative for climate problems due to over human population. The potential of microalgae is very considerable, as non-model organism and especially when it is known that there are several million-different species of microalgae, they are sources of alternative process and components with industrial applications. Given their potential for solution for many essential problems, generated by human activities, as greenhouse gas emission, water contamination, fossil fuel depletion and the need for new treatments for many diseases, microalgae are being widely cultivated using a variety of different processes. Microalgae biomass is in great demand for many prospective applications, they are currently subject to on-going research.  This interest has positioned microalgae at the center of investigation to develop new biotechnological tools driven by the different UE initiative. This review provides an overview of research advances in biotechnology applications for microalgae including biofuels, environmental protection, aquaculture, and nutraceuticals. Molecular biology studies, which are particularly important for the most recent microalgae research approaches, are also taken into account. The objective of the review is offer a general point of view about current microalgae industrial applications.