Cyanobacteria cultivation in industrial wastewaters and biodiesel production from their biomass: a review.
Biotechnol Appl Biochem
; 58(4): 220-5, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
As an alternative fuel biodiesel has become increasingly important due to diminishing petroleum reserves and adverse environmental consequences of exhaust gases from petroleum-fueled engines. Recently, research interest has focused on the production of biofuel from microalgae. Cyanobacteria appeared to be suitable candidates for cultivation in wastes and wastewaters because they produce biomass in satisfactory quantity and can be harvested relatively easily due to their size and structure. In addition, their biomass composition can be manipulated by several environmental and operational factors to produce biomass with concrete characteristics. Herein, we review the culture of cyanobacteria in wastewaters and also the potential resources that can be transformed into biodiesel successfully for meeting the ever-increasing demand for biodiesel production.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Microbiologia Industrial
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Cianobactérias
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Biocombustíveis
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Resíduos Industriais
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article