Marine algal carbohydrates as carbon sources for the production of biochemicals and biomaterials

Cesário, M. Teresa; Fonseca, M. Manuela R. da; Marques, Mafalda M.; Almeida, M. Catarina. M. D. de

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Cesário, M. Teresa

Fonseca, M. Manuela R. da

Marques, Mafalda M.

Almeida, M. Catarina. M. D. de

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The high content of lipids in microalgae (>60% w/w in some species) and of carbohydrates in seaweed (up to 75%) have promoted intensive research towards valorisation of algal components for the production of biofuels. However, the exploitation of the carbohydrate fraction to produce a range of chemicals and chemical intermediates with established markets is still limited. These include organic acids (e.g. succinic and lactic acid), alcohols other than bioethanol (e.g. butanol), and biomaterials (e.g. polyhydroxyalkanoates). This review highlights current and potential applications of the marine algal carbohydrate fractions as major C-source for microbial production of biomaterials and building blocks.