Realizing algae value chains in arid environments: an Arabian Peninsula perspective
Author | Kira, Schipper |
Author | Al Jabri, Hareb Mohammed S.J. |
Author | Wijffels, René H. |
Author | Barbosa, Maria J. |
Available date | 2023-01-10T06:06:51Z |
Publication Date | 2022-12-27 |
Publication Name | Trends in Biotechnology |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.11.004 |
Citation | Schipper, K., Al Jabri, H. M. S., Wijffels, R. H., & Barbosa, M. J. (2022). Realizing algae value chains in arid environments: an Arabian Peninsula perspective. Trends in Biotechnology. |
ISSN | 01677799 |
Abstract | Algae are a promising feedstock for the sustainable production of feed, fuels, and chemicals. Especially in arid regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, algae could play a significant role in enhancing food security, economic diversification, and decarbonization. Within this context, the regional potential of algae commercialization is discussed, exploring opportunities and challenges across technical, societal, and political aspects. Climate, availability of process inputs, and funding opportunities are identified as essential strengths that increase the global competitiveness of regional algae production. Implementation challenges include climate change, securing human resources, and the vital transitioning from research to commercial scales. With balanced management, however, the region’s efforts could be the push that is necessary for algal technologies to take off globally. |
Sponsor | The authors would like to thank the Qatar University Center for Sustainable Development and all its members, the QDVC team, Bart Vermeer, and Gerhild Zauner for their support. This work was sponsored by QDVC and Qatar University (Project: QUEX-CAS-QDVC-14/15-7). |
Language | en |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Subject | microalgae commercialization Middle East economic diversification sustainable development GCC |
Type | Article |
ESSN | 1879-3096 |
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