Prospective Study on Algal Biomass: Identification of Opportunities to Strengthen the Brazilian Bioeconomy
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https://doi.org/10.21664/2238-8869.2024v13i4.p10-28Keywords:
technological prospection, microalgae, cyanobacteriaAbstract
Microalgae and cyanobacteria are versatile for various industrial segments and are important inputs for strengthening the bioeconomy and ensuring the sustainability of agroindustrial processes by promoting the rational use of natural capital. The wide range of markets that can be covered by the exploration of microalgae and cyanobacteria indicates the need to investigate positive and negative aspects of the Brazilian market in order to boost the market. The objective of this study was to identify scientific and technological opportunities for the exploration of microalgae and cyanobacteria in Brazil over the next ten years by applying the Delphi method of consulting experts. According to the experts consulted, the most prominent genera are Arthrospira sp., Chlorella sp., and Dunaliella sp. for the pharmaceutical/cosmetic and animal feed and supplement markets. Brazil has great potential to stand out in the microalgae and cyanobacteria market, as it already does for other microorganisms. However, there are obstacles to exploring the industrial potential of microalgae and cyanobacteria to include Brazil in the international market at competitive prices, including the low availability of financial resources for investments in research, development and innovation and the shortage of professionals to scale up cultivation to supply biomass.
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