Microalgae biorefineries: The Brazilian scenario in perspective

摘要: Biorefineries have the potential to meet a significant part of growing demand for energy, fuels, chemicals and materials worldwide. Indeed, bio-based industry is expected play major role in energy security climate change mitigation during 21th century. Despite this, there are challenges related resource consumption, processing optimization waste minimization that still need be overcome. In this context, microalgae appear as promising non-edible feedstock with advantages over traditional land crops, such high productivity, continuous harvesting throughout year minimal problems regarding use. Importantly, both cultivation can take place at same site, which increases possibilities process integration reduction logistic costs biorefinery facilities. This review describes actual scenario biorefineries biofuels petrochemical industries Brazil, while highlighting recent advances large-scale production.