Selection of optimal microalgae species for CO2 sequestration
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چکیده
CO2 fixation by photoautotrophic algal cultures has the potential to diminish the release of CO2 into the atmosphere, helping alleviate the trend toward global warming. To realize workable biological CO2 fixation systems, selection of optimal microalgae species is vital. The selection of optimal microalgae species depends on specific strategies employed for CO2 sequestration. In this paper, the criteria used for selecting microalgae species for CO2 sequestration systems will be discussed, as well as the characteristics of some species which have been tested for use in CO2 mitigation.
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