Sustainability assessment of algae-based biomaterials

Chen, Z; Ngo, HH; Wang, D; Deng, L; Guo, W

Sustainability assessment of algae-based biomaterials

Chen, Z Ngo, HH Wang, D Deng, L Guo, W

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Publisher:: Elsevier
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Citation:: Algae-Based Biomaterials for Sustainable Development: Biomedical, Environmental Remediation and Sustainability Assessment, 2022, pp. 237-250
Issue Date:: 2022-01-01

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Chen, Z
dc.contributor.author	Ngo, HH
dc.contributor.author	Wang, D
dc.contributor.author	Deng, L
dc.contributor.author	Guo, W https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5542-2858
dc.date.accessioned	2023-01-26T07:34:24Z
dc.date.available	2023-01-26T07:34:24Z
dc.date.issued	2022-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Algae-Based Biomaterials for Sustainable Development: Biomedical, Environmental Remediation and Sustainability Assessment, 2022, pp. 237-250
dc.identifier.isbn	9780323961431
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/165490
dc.description.abstract	Due to their high biomass productivity, encouragement of less land use, contamination mitigation and ability to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, algae-based biomaterials are now increasingly utilized for many applications throughout the world. Presently, the long-term sustainability of algae production and application has not been much explored, yet it has practical uses and can improve technologies and management solutions. This chapter discusses the algal species and their applications in different scenarios and presents detailed strategies for biofuel generation and wastewater treatment. Afterwards, a holistic sustainability assessment framework is proposed which incorporates concerns from technical, environmental, economic and social perspectives. The key evaluation indices are illustrated, as is the use of possible evaluation tools such as life cycle analysis (LCA). The chapter provides information for the comprehensive evaluation of algae-based production and application in the sustainable circular bioeconomy.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Algae-Based Biomaterials for Sustainable Development: Biomedical, Environmental Remediation and Sustainability Assessment
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/B978-0-323-96142-4.00014-2
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title	Sustainability assessment of algae-based biomaterials
dc.type	Chapter
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
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dc.date.updated	2023-01-26T07:34:23Z
pubs.publication-status	Published

Abstract:

Due to their high biomass productivity, encouragement of less land use, contamination mitigation and ability to reduce carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, algae-based biomaterials are now increasingly utilized for many applications throughout the world. Presently, the long-term sustainability of algae production and application has not been much explored, yet it has practical uses and can improve technologies and management solutions. This chapter discusses the algal species and their applications in different scenarios and presents detailed strategies for biofuel generation and wastewater treatment. Afterwards, a holistic sustainability assessment framework is proposed which incorporates concerns from technical, environmental, economic and social perspectives. The key evaluation indices are illustrated, as is the use of possible evaluation tools such as life cycle analysis (LCA). The chapter provides information for the comprehensive evaluation of algae-based production and application in the sustainable circular bioeconomy.

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