Thermal and energy performance of algae bioreactive façades: A review

摘要: Abstract Algae convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into oxygen, heat, biomass. The integration of microalgae, as a photobioreactor-based source biofuel, with buildings, has the potential to transform high-performance architecture. This article will review state-of-the-art knowledge on microalgae bioreactive facades, provide survey previous studies regarding performance these innovative facade systems, present status quo identify gaps in theory applications systems. We also compare facades green walls double skin (DSF) discuss systems from thermal, shading, natural ventilation perspectives. Finally, solar thermal collectors is discussed some recommendations for future research are presented.