\r\n\tA group of organisms that use photosynthesis are microalgae which have attracted attention due to their great biotechnology potential in production of a wide variety of compounds such as polysaccharides, lipids, proteins, carotenoids, pigments, vitamins and steroids among others. Also they have found application in wastewater treatment, carbon dioxide fixation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Microalgae can be used to produce biofuels, hydrocarbons and hydrogen. They can be a clean and renewable energy source, because of their high yield and low spatial requirements, if compared to terrestrial plants.
\r\n\tStudies that this publication will contain aim to provide an overview of modern, current techniques and advances in culturing photosynthetic organisms such as microalgae like:
\r\n\tUnderstanding photosynthetic dependence on factors like light, carbon dioxide concentration, nitrogen, and other nutrients, also considering the pH and Oxygen concentration.
\r\n\tDesigned culturing systems like open and closed photobioreactors
\r\n\tDesign of control systems and their transfer functions in order to enhance microalgae productivity.
\r\n\tEconomic feasibility of biorefinery approach using microalgae and other photosynthetic organisms.
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