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ArticleF1000Research2024

Life Cycle Assessment of Microalgae-Based Products for Carbon Dioxide Utilization in Thailand: Biofertilizer, Fish Feed, and Biodiesel.

Adeel Rafiq, Cameron Morris, Abigail Schudel, Shabbir Gheewala

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Article in F1000Research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Adeel RafiqCenter of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Higher Education, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Cameron MorrisThe Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10140, Thailand.
Abigail SchudelThe Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, 10140, Thailand.
Shabbir GheewalaCenter of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Higher Education, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4300-1551

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Microalgae-based products offer a sustainable solution for food, fuel, and agricultural inputs, presenting environmental benefits and economic opportunities. A comprehensive assessment is needed to understand their potential in supporting sustainability goals, considering the complex interplay between production methods, energy sources, and environmental impacts. Methods: This study evaluated the environmental impacts of three microalgae-derived products - biodiesel, fish feed, and biofertilizer - through a comprehensive life cycle assessment. Nine scenarios were explored comparing three electricity profiles (current Thai mix, 50% renewable/50% current mix hybrid, 100% renewable) across the three products. The assessment evaluated environmental impacts and potential economic benefits of transitioning to these microalgae-based alternatives. Results and discussion: All products demonstrated potential for significant environmental benefits under increased renewable energy scenarios. Fish feed consistently exhibited the lowest environmental impacts across all categories examined, showing substantial improvements with increased renewable energy use. With an annual demand of 0.4 million tonnes, fish feed could generate USD 560 million in revenue and reduce CO Conclusion: Transitioning to microalgae-based products could transform the aquaculture, energy, and agricultural sectors, potentially supporting the national climate change mitigation goals, if implemented.

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Animal FeedBiofuelsCarbon DioxideFertilizersMicroalgaeAnimalsFishesThailandBiofuelsCarbon DioxideFertilizersaquafeedcarbon capturecarbon utilizationChlorella vulgarislife cycle assessmentmicroalgaephotobioreactor

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PMCPMC12498316

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