ALGAE Alternative Energy

Algae: the world’s most important “plants” have been suggested as a potential source of bioactivecompoundsto be used in thefoodand pharmaceuticalindustries.

• AlgaeproducedOxygen–50%of Oxygenonearth producedbyAlgae
• Algae is the best larger voluminous source of veg protein as well as contains Lipids,Polysaccharides, Fiber, Vitamins and Pigments. Also good source of active pharmaceuticalcompounds such as Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) – Omega 3/6 — DHA, EPA, AAassociation with the prevention and treatment of several diseases (atherosclerosis, thrombosis,arthritis,cancers, etc.)
• Animalfeedisusedforfeedinglivestocksuchascattle,chicken,horses,goatsandsheep.
• FuelproductionofBiodiesel andHydrogen.

Microalgaehaveemergedaspromisingbiomassfeedstockforcarbon-neutralfuelsasareplacementoffossil-based fuels. Algal biofuels could overcome the shortcomings of first- and second-generation biofuels,mainlycompletion with food/cash cropsand high costof raw materials.

Pollutants such as CO2 and SOX, NO2 and Heavy metals can be controlled using Algae. Algaeconsumes 2.2mt ofCO2to produce1 mt ofBiomass and releases 1.6 mt ofO2

Micro algae can cultivate using stack gases as CO2 and SOX,NO2,and Heavy metals in Industries such as Thermal Power Plants, Steel Plants, Cement Industries and Sugar mills using large scale open pond/ PhotoBioreactors the Biomass produced are used in Food supplements, Bio fuel, Bio ethanol / Bio methanol, Green Hydrogen and Animal feed. The value-added products such as Omega3,DHA, EPA and AA from Micro algae having major concern in our society due to their high beneficial effects and health benefits. These interesting properties already created easy marketing availability so definitely this could be more profitable business.