HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY: MICROALGAE FOR BIOFUEL AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT.

Authors

  • Iracema de Oliveira Moraes Probiom Technology. Fundação André Tosello
  • Regina de Oliveira Moraes Arruda Universidade UNIVERITAS UNG.
  • Rodrigo de Oliveira Moraes Probiom Technology. Fundação André Tosello
  • Maria Josiane Conti Moraes Fundação André Tosello

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33947/1981-7428-v18n1-3976

Abstract

The most promising and innovative alternative to biodiesel production is presented by the algae (micro and macroalgae), which have been classified by scientists as a source of third generation biofuels. The large-scale production of biodiesel from microalgae and macroalgae bioethanol production will happen much faster than you think. It is believed that its full commercialization is possible within a few years, and with a competitive price compared to diesel produced from petroleum, the same occurring for bioethanol. The use of seaweed as a feedstock for the production of biofuels has been seen as a less environmentally impactful as the biomass produced on the continent and its potential is very high. Several groups in Latin America (Brazil, of course) are studying micro and macroalgae not only for biofuels production (biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen) but also to do wastewater treatment. This paper will discuss the presentations done in four annual courses (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) promoted by the Biotechnology Brazilian Argentine Center, BBAC, and offered to fellowships (sixteen per year), from Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis was chosen as a cyanobacteria model in the courses, due to its feasibility of cultivation, many publications about the subject and the existence of strains isolated in Brazil.

Author Biographies

Iracema de Oliveira Moraes, Probiom Technology. Fundação André Tosello

Engenheira de Alimentos, Curadora da Coleção de Culturas Tropicais da FAT, Diretora Presidente da Probiom Tecnologia

Regina de Oliveira Moraes Arruda, Universidade UNIVERITAS UNG.

Engenherira Agronôma. Coordenadora do Mestrado em Análise Geoambiental.

Rodrigo de Oliveira Moraes, Probiom Technology. Fundação André Tosello

Engenheiro de Alimentos, Coordenador da Fundação Tropical de Pesquisas e Tecnologia André Tosello, Diretor Técnico da Probiom

Maria Josiane Conti Moraes, Fundação André Tosello

Cientista de Alimentos, analista microbiológica da Coleção de Culturas Tropical

Published

2019-12-04

How to Cite

Moraes, I. de O., Arruda, R. de O. M., Moraes, R. de O., & Moraes, M. J. C. (2019). HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY: MICROALGAE FOR BIOFUEL AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT. Revista Geociências - UNG-Ser, 18(1), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.33947/1981-7428-v18n1-3976

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