Microalgal Biorefinery: A Way Towards Sustainability and Circular Economy.

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Author(s): Sara Obeid (Faculty of Sciences 3, Lebanese University, Lebanon), Sara Yehya (Faculty of Sciences 3, Lebanese University, Lebanon)and Wahib Arairo (Civil and Construction Department, University of Balamand, Lebanon)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 32
Source title: Social System Reforms to Achieve Global Sustainability
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mohamad Mokdad (Independent Researcher, Lebanon)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1280-4.ch011

Keywords: Environment & Agriculture / Information Science Reference / Socio-Economic Development / Sustainable Development

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This chapter investigates the potential of microalgae biorefineries as a sustainable approach to tackling global food security issues while fostering a circular economy. Microalgae, which are already being used to produce renewable energy sources like biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, and biogas, also offer a promising low-cost food source due to their rapid growth rates. The chapter addresses the challenges faced by the global microalgal market and examines the role of microalgae in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The chapter indicate that microalgae play a significant role in both directly and indirectly supporting these SDGs. Additionally, microalgae contribute to the development of green communities by minimizing pollution, conserving natural resources, and promoting a sustainable environment. This chapter emphasizes the crucial role of algorefinery in advancing global sustainability initiatives and underscores their importance in enhancing the circular economy - Industrial Symbiosis.

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