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Emerging trends in the pretreatment of microalgal biomass and recovery of value-added products: A review
New methods for preparing microalgae and extracting valuable products
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Abstract
Microalgae are a promising source of raw material for various products, acting as a carbon sink for atmospheric CO.
- Microalgae contain proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, pigments, and micronutrients that can be utilized in multiple applications.
- The rigid cell wall of microalgae complicates the extraction of cellular components for uses such as biofuels and supplements.
- Various pretreatment strategies have been developed to enhance the efficiency of product recovery from microalgae.
- The effectiveness of pretreatment methods is often species-specific due to the diversity of microalgal cell walls.
- There is a need for advancements in pretreatment technologies to improve economic, technological, and environmental sustainability.
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