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COBEM 2021
26th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering
Microalgae bio-technological innovation for energy resources in industrial facilities - A review
Submission Author:
Gilvana Scoculi de Lira , PR
Co-Authors:
Gilvana Scoculi de Lira, Beatriz Jacob Furlan, Rafael Silva Ribeiro Gonçalves, Paulo Alexandre Silveira da Silva, Michelle Moreira, JOSÉ VIRIATO COELHO VARGAS, André Bellin Mariano
Presenter: Michelle Moreira
doi://10.26678/ABCM.COBEM2021.COB2021-1914
Abstract
The increase in urbanization and its consequent industrial demand have caused several negative impacts to the environment and human health. Therefore, a balance is essential on sustainable development. In an attempt to unite environmental conservation with economic development, it is required to search for applicable innovative alternatives to the development process of new products, as well as effective techniques to minimize any environmental issues. The progressive consumption of fuels used in vehicles, as well as in the energy generation industries, has been generating excessive emissions of harmful pollutants, resulting in global warming and climate change. Therefore, microalgae can be used as a promising alternative in an attempt to reduce environmental damages. These microorganisms are present in different aquatic environments and have the ability to adapt to divergent conditions. Among the biochemical composition of microalgae, it is possible to mention carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, fatty acids and pigments, which can be used as raw material in manufacture of products for diverse industrial sectors. The application of microalgae in emissions treatment processes deserves emphasis, because these microorganisms are able to use the pollutant gases in their metabolism as a nutrient source. The proposed work aims to present microalgae energy potential to the industry, especially for biofuels. Many vegetable sources have been used to produce biofuels and obtain energy efficiency, but they are not enough to meet the current demand. For this reason new technologies are able to drive energy efficiency.
Keywords
Climate Change, Alternative Energy, Biofuels, biodiversity, sustainability
