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An overview on microalgae as renewable resources for meeting sustainable development goals

Oliveira, Carlos Yure B., Jacob, Ashwin, Nader, Camila, Oliveira, Cicero Diogo L., Matos, Ângelo P., Araújo, Evando S., Shabnam, Nisha, Ashok, Bragadeshwaran +1 more·2022·Journal of Environmental Management

Abstract

The increased demands and dependence on depleted oil reserves, accompanied by global warming and climate change have driven the world to explore and develop new strategies for global sustainable development. Among sustainable biomass sources, microalgae represent a promising alternative to fossil fuel and can contribute to the achievement of important Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article has reviewed the various applications of microalgal biomass that includes (i) the use in aquaculture and its sustainability; (ii) commercial value and emerging extraction strategies of carotenoids; (iii) biofuels from microalgae and their application in internal combustion engines; (iv) the use and reuse of water in microalgae cultivation; and (v) microalgae biotechnology as a key factor to assist SDGs. The future prospects and challenges on the microalgae circular bio economy, issues with regard to the scale-up and water demand in microalgae cultivation are also highlighted.

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  • Microalgal biomass contains protein at 30-70% of dry matter.

    “Their biomass contains high levels of protein (30%–70% of dry matter)”

    From Microalgae biotechnology and its role in sustainable and healthy food design (2025) · cites this paper as Oliveira et al., 2022

  • Success of microalgae as a promising food source is directly linked to cultivation systems.

    “The starting point for the success of microalgae as a promising food source is directly linked to cultivation systems (de Oliveira and Bragotto, 2022).”

    From Microalgae biotechnology and its role in sustainable and healthy food design (2025) · cites this paper as de Oliveira and Bragotto, 2022

  • Microalgal biomass is an important source of essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and high-value-added metabolites such as β-carotene, astaxanthin, and lutein.

    “and is also an important source of essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and high-value-added metabolites, such as β-carotene, astaxanthin, and lutein”

    From Microalgae biotechnology and its role in sustainable and healthy food design (2025) · cites this paper as Oliveira et al., 2022

  • These microalgal metabolites are widely recognized for bioactive properties and health promotion.

    “which are widely recognized for their bioactive properties and health promotion (Oliveira et al., 2022).”

    From Microalgae biotechnology and its role in sustainable and healthy food design (2025) · cites this paper as Oliveira et al., 2022

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Oliveira, C. Y. B., Jacob, A., Nader, C., Oliveira, C. D. L., Matos, Â. P., Araújo, E. S., Shabnam, N., Ashok, B., & Gálvez, A. O.
Affiliations
  • Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (BR)
  • Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
  • Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (BR)
  • Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (BR)
  • Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnical and Agricultural Research (CZ)
  • Vellore Institute of Technology University (IN)
Corresponding author
Oliveira, Carlos Yure B.
Venue
Journal of Environmental Management
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2022-10
Volume
320
Pages
115897
ISSN
0301-4797 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4291019556
Cited by
83
References
163
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 27 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 5
FWCI
1.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Environmental Management (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
  • Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (151086/2020-6, PQ 308063/2019-8)
  • Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
  • H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/19_074/0016220)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › General Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
Keywords
microalgae, microalgal biomass, Sustainable Development Goals, aquaculture feed, carotenoid extraction, microalgal biofuels, internal combustion engines, microalgal biotechnology, circular bioeconomy, scale-up, water demand, renewable resources
MeSH terms
Sustainable Development, Water, Biomass, Biofuels, Microalgae

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