Yang, Guangtao and Zhang, Jinglin and Abdullah, Rosazlin and Cheah, Wai Yan and Zhao, Dehua and Ling, Tau Chuan (2025) Comprehensive Advancements in Hydrogel, and Its Application in Microalgae Cultivation and Wastewater Treatment. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 35. e2407038. ISSN 1017-7825, DOI https://doi.org/10.4014/jmb.2407.07038.
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Microalgae are recognized as a sustainable resource to produce biofertilizers, biofuels, and pigments, with the added benefits of environmental sustainability, such as carbon sequestration and pollutant removal. However, traditional cultivation methods face challenges like low biomass productivity and high operational costs. This review focuses on the innovative use of hydrogels as a medium for microalgae cultivation, which addresses these challenges by enhancing nutrient permeability, light distribution, and overall growth efficiency. Hydrogels provide a three-dimensional matrix that not only supports higher biomass yields but also facilitates the removal of pollutants from wastewater, contributing to circular economy goals. The review also explores the environmental benefits, challenges, and prospects of integrating hydrogel technology into microalgae cultivation systems. By highlighting influencing factors through which hydrogels improve microalgal productivity and environmental outcomes, this work aims to provide insights into the potential of hydrogel-based systems for sustainable development.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Universiti Malaya (MG017-2022), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Geran Gerakan Pensyarah Muda) (GGPM-2022-048) |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Microalgae; cultivation; hydrogel; wastewater treatment |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QH Natural history |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering > Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Science > Institute of Biological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Mar 2025 02:40 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Mar 2025 02:40 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/47771 |
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