Microalgae at niches of bioelectrochemical systems: A new platform for sustainable energy production coupled industrial effluent treatment

Author:

Surajbhan Sevda, Vijay Kumar Garlapati, Swati Sharma, Sourish Bhattacharya, Sandhya Mishra, T.R. Sreekrishnan, Deepak Pant
Abstract:

Bioelectrochemical system represents a novel technology where the microbial catalytic reaction occurs at bioanode and results in bioelectricity generation from waste and renewable biomass.

At the current stage, fossil-based fuel is depleting, so newly sustainable form of renewable energy resources is required, where algal-based biofuel generation provides a new source of energy along with sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which in turn decreases the global warming issues. This review emphasizes the potential applications of microalgae-based bioelectrochemical systems for renewable power generation, wastewater treatment, CO₂ sequestration and value-added products.

Moreover, this critical review also highlights the current developments in microalgal MFC integrated systems by discussing the current potential challenges and drawbacks.
Journal:

Bioresource Technology Reports
Publisher:

Elsevier
Volume (Issue):

7
Page:

100290
Sector:

Biomass and Biowaste Bioenergy and Biofuel
Publication Type:

Review Article

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