This month, I will be researching how different algae species can efficiently capture CO2. The article, Investigating Algae for CO2 Capture and Accumulation and Simultaneous Production of Biomass for Biodiesel Production, highlights the study of micro and macro algae for CO2 capture, the consideration of the algae as a biomass resource, and the harvesting techniques to facilitate the efficient capture of CO2.
This is what I found:
- Photosynthesis for CO2 capture
- Algae sequester CO2 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
- Converts solar energy into chemical energy (lipids and carbohydrates).
- Biomass can be used for biofuels, food, or chemicals
- Higher biomass concentration results in more carbon fixed per culture volume.
- Biomass can be processed into biodiesel or bioalcohol.
- Lipid-rich species are ideal for biodiesel production.
- Biodiesel Advantages:
- Renewable and eco-friendly.
- Releases fewer toxic compounds during combustion.
- Some algal species produce oil up to 60% of their weight, making them highly promising for biodiesel production.
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