Realizing algae value chains in arid environments: an Arabian Peninsula perspective

Kira Schipper; Hareb M.S.J. Al Jabri; René H. Wijffels; Maria J. Barbosa

doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.11.004

Realizing algae value chains in arid environments: an Arabian Peninsula perspective

Kira Schipper^*, Hareb M.S.J. Al Jabri, René H. Wijffels, Maria J. Barbosa

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	750-759
Journal	Trends in Biotechnology
Volume	41
Issue number	6
Early online date	27 Dec 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.11.004
Publication status	Published - Jun 2023

Keywords

commercialization
economic diversification
GCC
microalgae
Middle East
sustainable development

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