A Microcystis and Its Current Scenario

Abstract

A microalgae are emerging for promoting feedstock production. For, Bio-diesel and Bio-ethanol propagation due to enormous lipid content and rapid growth rate due to available various environmental conditions it’ll grow in marine fresh water, various environmentally sustainable development among through diverging microalgae Microcystis has gaining attachment among attention through biodiesel and bioethanol propagation through in it. Here Microcystis algae can Conveying various form of strain and they can find selection of lipid extraction method for Biodiesel production (or) process they may challenge due to various opportunities associated with the strain of biodiesel production and bioethanol prospection.

Introduction

Summary:

The global depletion of fossil fuels and their environmental impacts have driven research toward sustainable, economical, and eco-friendly energy sources like bioethanol and biodiesel. Microalgae, such as Microcystis aeruginosa, are promising renewable feedstocks due to their fast growth, high carbohydrate content, and ability to grow on non-arable land without competing with food crops. These algae efficiently absorb CO2, aiding in greenhouse gas reduction, and contain no lignin, which simplifies biomass processing.

Cultivation methods optimize growth by adjusting nutrients, light intensity, temperature, and CO2 levels. Pre-treatment techniques, including acid hydrolysis and enzymatic saccharification, help release fermentable sugars for bioethanol production. Fermentation using yeast strains converts algal sugars into bioethanol.

Additionally, Microcystis produces UV-protective compounds beneficial for cosmetic uses and has antimicrobial properties, expanding its applications beyond biofuel. The algae’s high lipid content also makes it a strong candidate for biodiesel production, contributing to reduced vehicle emissions and longer engine life.

Overall, microalgae-based biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, with added environmental benefits like carbon sequestration and potential in biotechnology and health industries.

Conclusion

The optical density (OD)?of the algae was monitored by spectrophotometer at 660nm to determine growth of M. Aeruginosa. In?the case of algae, the density of the algal population in the suspension is directly proportional to the OD (optical density). Various parameters were optimized to improve the M. Aeruginosa growth including,?temperature, light intensity, culture media type, and additional nutrients. The culture was continuously maintained in a light and CO2?supply.It was conculed by the increase in biomass and sugar content of M. Aeruginosa culture.

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