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ReviewAdvanced biotechnology2024

Unlocking 3D printing technology for microalgal production and application.

Han Sun, Qian Gong, Yuwei Fan, Yuxin Wang, Jia Wang, Changliang Zhu, Haijin Mou, Shufang Yang, Jin Liu

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Review in Advanced biotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Han Sun *Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, and Center for Algae Innovation & Engineering Research, School of Resources and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
Qian Gong *College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
Yuwei FanDepartment of Energy and Resources Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
Yuxin WangCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
Jia WangCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
Changliang ZhuCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
Haijin MouCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
Shufang YangInstitute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
Jin LiuKey Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, and Center for Algae Innovation & Engineering Research, School of Resources and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China. gjinliu@ncu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4050-7207

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microalgae offer a promising alternative for sustainable nutritional supplements and functional food ingredients and hold potential to meet the growing demand for nutritious and eco-friendly food alternatives. With the escalating impacts of global climate change and increasing human activities, microalgal production must be enhanced by reducing freshwater and land use and minimizing carbon emissions. The advent of 3D printing offers novel opportunities for optimizing microalgae production, though it faces challenges such as high production costs and scalability concerns. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in 3D-printed bioreactors for microalgal production, focusing on 3D printing techniques, bio-ink types, and their applications across environmental, food, and medical fields. This review highlights the benefits of 3D-printed bioreactors, including improved mass transfer, optimized light exposure, enhanced biomass yield, and augmented photosynthesis. Current challenges and future directions of 3D printing in microalgal production are also discussed to offer new insights into boosting microalgal cultivation efficiency for expanded applications.

Indexed as

3D printing technologyEnvironmental stressHigh-value productMicroalgae; Bio-ink

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PMID39883345
PMCPMC11740839

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