In this post, I will be assessing the research article, Minimizing Carbon Footprint via Microalgae as a Biological Capture. The article focuses on. how carbon dioxide capture is crucial for the regulation of climate change and microalgae can facilitate this reaction by capturing CO2 emissions.
Here are the main points of the article:
- Microalgae can capture CO2 efficiently but can be influenced by:
- Species, temperature, pH, cultivation systems, light intensity and nutrients
- Availability of Microalgae
- Forests and agriculture
- Ocean fertilization, but can cause algal blooms and ocean acidification
- Storage of Microalgae
- Geological storage (e.g., deep ocean, aquifers, depleted oil/gas wells).
- Risks: High costs, transportation challenges, and long-term CO2 leakage.
- There are many challenges such as high operational costs and environmental risks
- Innovations in technology (e.g., microalgae cultivation and renewable energy integration) can help
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