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Algae Biomass: Characteristics and Applications pp 131–143Cite as

Economic Aspects of Algae Biomass Harvesting for Industrial Purposes. The Life-Cycle Assessment of the Product

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Biomass derived from algae is a valuable raw product for agriculture and the chemical industry. The chemical composition of the algae biomass obtained from the natural environment, culture under natural conditions, and culture in bioreactors determines its application to the energy, fuel, and cosmetic industries. The use of biomass, as well as the extracts derived from biomass, is discussed in regard to the economic aspect and life-cycle assessment. The economic aspects of obtaining biomass algae in the product life cycle are discussed for the bioproducts industry.

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Schroeder, G., Messyasz, B., Łęska, B. (2018). Economic Aspects of Algae Biomass Harvesting for Industrial Purposes. The Life-Cycle Assessment of the Product. In: Chojnacka, K., Wieczorek, P., Schroeder, G., Michalak, I. (eds) Algae Biomass: Characteristics and Applications. Developments in Applied Phycology, vol 8. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74703-3_12

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