Marine algal carbohydrates as carbon sources for the production of biochemicals and biomaterials

M. Teresa Cesário; M. Manuela R. da Fonseca; Mafalda M. Marques; M. Catarina M.D. de Almeida

doi:10.1016/j.biotechadv.2018.02.006

Marine algal carbohydrates as carbon sources for the production of biochemicals and biomaterials

M. Teresa Cesário, M. Manuela R. da Fonseca, Mafalda M. Marques, M. Catarina M.D. de Almeida

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Abstract

The high content of lipids in microalgae (>60% w/w in some species) and of carbohydrates in seaweed (up to 75%) have promoted intensive research towards valorisation of algal components for the production of biofuels. However, the exploitation of the carbohydrate fraction to produce a range of chemicals and chemical intermediates with established markets is still limited. These include organic acids (e.g. succinic and lactic acid), alcohols other than bioethanol (e.g. butanol), and biomaterials (e.g. polyhydroxyalkanoates). This review highlights current and potential applications of the marine algal carbohydrate fractions as major C-source for microbial production of biomaterials and building blocks.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	798-817
Number of pages	20
Journal	Biotechnology Advances
Volume	36
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotechadv.2018.02.006
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2018

Keywords

Biochemicals
Biomaterials
Biorefinery
Building blocks
Macroalgae
Marine microalgae
Seaweed

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Marine algal carbohydrates as carbon sources for the production of biochemicals and biomaterials

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