Microalgae for economic applications: advantages and perspectives for bioethanol

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Author(s):	Simas-Rodrigues, Cntia ; Villela, Helena D. M. ; Martins, Aline P. ; Marques, Luiza G. ; Colepicolo, Pio ; Tonon, Angela P. Total Authors: 6
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	Journal of Experimental Botany; v. 66, n. 14, p. 12-pg., 2015-07-01.
Abstract
Renewable energy has attracted significant interest in recent years as a result of sustainability, environmental impact, and socio-economic considerations. Given existing technological knowledge and based on projections relating to biofuels derived from microalgae, microalgal feedstock is considered to be one of the most important renewable energy sources potentially available for industrial production. Therefore, this review examines microalgal bioethanol technology, which converts biomass from microalgae to fuel, the chemical processes involved, and possible ways of increasing the bioethanol yield, such as abiotic factors and genetic manipulation of fermenting organisms. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	10/50193-1 - Marine algae as source of metabolites of economical impact
Grantee:	Pio Colepicolo Neto
Support Opportunities:	BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants


FAPESP's process:	11/16072-5 - Use of genetic and biochemical engineering in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii aiming the increase of the lipid level for biofuel production
Grantee:	Helena Dias Muller Villela
Support Opportunities:	Scholarships in Brazil - Master