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@InProceedings{REIS2020, author="dos Reis, Alexandre Soares and Gielen, Elien and Wopereis, Ko and Pasternak, Marcel and Soo{\"a}{\"a}r, Vaido and Schneider, Tobias and Duarte, Abel J. and Malheiro, Benedita and Justo, Jorge and Ribeiro, Cristina and Silva, Manuel F. and Ferreira, Paulo and Guedes, Pedro", editor="Silva, Manuel F. and Lu{\'i}s Lima, Jos{\'e} and Reis, Lu{\'i}s Paulo and Sanfeliu, Alberto and Tardioli, Danilo", title="Smart Companion Pillow -- An EPS@ISEP 2019 Project", booktitle="Robot 2019: Fourth Iberian Robotics Conference", year="2020", publisher="Springer International Publishing", address="Cham", pages="465--476", abstract="This paper describes the design and development of a Smart Companion Pillow, named bGuard, designed by a multinational and multidisciplinary team enrolled in the European Project Semester (EPS) at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP) in the spring of 2019. Nowadays, parents spend most of the day at work and become naturally worried about the well-being of their young children, specially babies. The aim of bGuard is to provide a 24-hour remotely accessible baby monitoring service, contributing to reduce parenting stress. The team, based on the survey of related products, as well as on marketing, sustainability, ethics and deontology analyses, developed a remotely interactive Smart Companion Pillow to monitor the baby's health and room air quality. The collected data, once it is saved on an Internet of Things (IoT) platform, becomes remotely accessible. The bGuard pillow, thanks to its shape, reduces the risk of the baby rolling from back to tummy, lowering the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).", isbn="978-3-030-36150-1" } @article{LEE2018, title = "Design and Implementation of Monitoring System Architecture for Smart Bicycle Platform", journal = "Procedia Computer Science", volume = "134", pages = "464 - 469", year = "2018", note = "The 15th International Conference on Mobile Systems and Pervasive Computing (MobiSPC 2018) / The 13th International Conference on Future Networks and Communications (FNC-2018) / Affiliated Workshops", issn = "1877-0509", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2018.07.182", url = "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050918311475", author = "YeongKyun Lee and Jongpil Jeong", keywords = "Remote monitoring, Wireless sensor network, Smart phone based monitoring, Bicycle monitoring", abstract = "This paper proposes the smart phone as a central monitoring device for the bicycle and the WIFI network as a communication channel between the smart phone and the sensors. It will show how to implement the sensor boards with WIFI and relevant firmware, the software on the smart phone to communicate with the sensor boards and the evaluation results with the open source software called Goldencheetah. The knowledge in this paper is not limited to bicycles but can be expanded to any other monitoring systems using the remote sensors based on smart phone." } @article{RANJITH2020, title = "Prediction of Exhaust Gas Emission characteristics using Neem oil blended bio- diesel in diesel engine", journal = "Materials Today: Proceedings", volume = "21", pages = "870 - 875", year = "2020", note = "International Conference on Recent Trends in Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Engineering Applications", issn = "2214-7853", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.07.706", url = "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785319329116", author = " Ranjith and V. Velmurugan and S. Thanikaikarasan", keywords = "Accelerometer, Diesel engine, Neem oil, Renewable, Alternative, Viscosity, Volatility", abstract = "As a renewable, sustainable and alternative fuel for diesel engine, biodiesel instead of diesel has been increasingly fuelled to study its effects on engine performances and emissions. Biodiesel production is a modern and technological area for researchers due to constant increase in the prices of petroleum, diesel, and environmental advantages. Increased environmental awareness and depletion of resources are driving industry to develop viable alternative fuels from renewable resources that are environmentally more acceptable. Neem oil is a potential alternative fuel. The most detrimental properties of neem oils are its high viscosity and low volatility, and these cause several problems during their long duration usage in diesel engines. From the review it is found that the use of biodiesel leads to the substantial reduction in CO2, HC, CO and NOx emissions." } @article{SOBHANI2018, title = "Impact of smartphone distraction on pedestrians’ crossing behaviour: An application of head-mounted immersive virtual reality", journal = "Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour", volume = "58", pages = "228 - 241", year = "2018", issn = "1369-8478", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2018.06.020", url = "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1369847818300998", author = "Anae Sobhani and Bilal Farooq", keywords = "Head-mounted immersive virtual reality, Pedestrian, Distracted street crossing, Multi-tasking, Smartphone use, Surrogate analysis, Smart LED lights safety treatment", abstract = "A novel head-mounted virtual immersive/interactive reality environment (VIRE) is utilized to evaluate the behaviour of participants in three pedestrian road crossing conditions while 1) not distracted, 2) distracted with a smartphone, and 3) distracted with a smartphone with a virtually implemented safety measure on the road. Forty-two volunteers participated in our research who completed thirty successful (complete crossing) trials in blocks of ten trials for each crossing condition. For the two distracted conditions, pedestrians are engaged in a maze-solving game on a virtual smartphone, while at the same time checking the traffic for a safe crossing gap. For the proposed safety measure, smart flashing and color changing LED lights are simulated on the crosswalk to warn the distracted pedestrian who initiates crossing. Surrogate safety measures as well as speed information and distraction attributes such as direction and orientation of participant’s head were collected and evaluated by employing a Multinomial Logit (MNL) model. Results from the model indicate that females have more dangerous crossing behaviour especially in distracted conditions; however, the smart LED treatment reduces this negative impact. Moreover, the number of times and the percentage of duration the head was facing the smartphone during a trial and a waiting time respectively increase the possibility of unsafe crossings; though, the proposed treatment reduces the safety crossing rate. Hence, our study shows that the smart LED light safety treatment indeed improves the safety of distracted pedestrians and enhances the successful crossing rate." } @article{OBAYASHI2020, title = "Pilot and Feasibility Study on Elderly Support Services Using Communicative Robots and Monitoring Sensors Integrated With Cloud Robotics", journal = "Clinical Therapeutics", year = "2020", issn = "0149-2918", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinthera.2020.01.001", url = "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149291820300278", author = "Kazuko Obayashi and Shigeru Masuyama", keywords = "activities of daily living, cloud robotics, communicative robot, elderly care, robotics utilization, support services", abstract = "Purpose This pilot before-after study investigated the possible effects of communicative robots, used with a sensing system supported by cloud robotics, in caring for elderly people. Methods Two elderly women in nursing homes and 4 care workers participated in the trial. The overnight life rhythm assessments of the study participants and care workers were surveyed to determine when and how the robots should be integrated into care. The system consisted of the robot Sota, a noncontact vital sensor and a sheet-shaped bed sensor. Real-time sensing data and conversations between the participants and robots were sent to the servers, prompting a quick verbal response by the robot supported by cloud robotics. Findings Care workers devoted 3 h to the maintenance of records during their most stressful periods. Automatic recording of vital information using robot sensors can improve the quality of nursing care work. Care workers' stress levels were maximized when responding to nurse calls. Temporary responses to nurse calls by the robots may help to effectively reduce the burden on nursing care workers. Robots can stimulate elderly people to communicate more with others (P < 0.05). Appropriate vocalization by communicative robots may prevent the deterioration of quality of life in elderly individuals. Implications Communicative robots, used with a sensing system, may stimulate elderly people to activate a communication link with others and help care workers to effectively reduce the burden during the night shift. A follow-up study involving a broader research program on communicative robots and elderly care would be beneficial." } @article{THAPA2019, title = "Study on the wintry thermal improvement of makeshift shelters built after Nepal earthquake 2015", journal = "Energy and Buildings", volume = "199", pages = "62 - 71", year = "2019", issn = "0378-7788", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.06.031", url = "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778819306309", author = "Rita Thapa and Hom Bahadur Rijal and Masanori Shukuya and Hikaru Imagawa", keywords = "Nepal, Earthquake, Temporary shelters, Indoor air temperature, Thermal insulation, Thermal improvement", abstract = "After massive earthquake 2015, thousands of Nepalese who lost their permanent houses by the hardest hits were forced to live in makeshift temporary shelters. The field measurement on indoor thermal environment in five shelters was conducted in one of the district hit by the earthquake, Lalitpur, in winter. The mean indoor and outdoor air temperatures during the measured nighttime were found to be 10.3 °C and 7.6 °C, respectively, and the nocturnal indoor air temperature remained below the lowest acceptable temperature of 11 °C. This result assured that these shelters are not good for winter and must create various problems. We therefore analyzed the thermal characteristics of those shelters based on the measured results in order to seek a possible improvement. The total heat loss coefficient estimated per floor area in five shelters ranged from 11.3 to 15.2 W/(m2·K); that is thermal insulation was very low. We made a simple numerical analysis on the variation of indoor air temperature with the assumption of improved thermal characteristics and thereby found that it needs to be reduced about 2∼7 W/(m2·K) to have the indoor air temperature higher than 11 °C for 70% of the whole nocturnal hours. Such reduction of heat loss was found to be realized by adding affordable materials, e.g., cellular polyethylene foam and clothes for respective walls and roof. Thus, the knowledge obtained from this study should hopefully be applied to actual improvement of indoor thermal environment in existing shelters and also to a development for the preparation against future disaster." } @MISC{ref2me, author = {MySelf}, editor = {The Publisher}, title = {The paper title}, titleaddon = {Title add on}, subtitle = {Subtitle}, date = {Today}, month = {Month}, year = {2017}, howpublished = {How published}, type = {Type}, version = {Version}, language ={English}, note = {Note}, location = {Location}, url ={http://wwww.myurl.com}, urldate = {URL date}, addendum = {addendum}, pubstate = {pubstate}, doi = {doi}, eprint = {eprint}, eprintclass = {eprintclass}, eprinttype = {eprinttype}, isbn = {isbn}, address = {[Accessed in April 2021]}, organization = {The organization}, booktitle = {The title of the book}, } @MISC{gartner2021, author = "{Gartner}", title = "{Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms}", url = "{https://www.gartner.com/en/documents/3998753}", urldate = "{March 2021}", year = "{2021}", address = "{[Accessed in April 2021]}", } @MISC{android41, author = "{Android Open Source Project}", title = "{Android Developers: Android 4.1 APIs}. January 2015. [Accessed in April, 2017]", url = "{http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.1.html}", urldate = "{May 2014}", year = "{2014}", address = "{[Accessed in April 2017]}", } @MISC{cloudexpo2008, AUTHOR = "{Cloud Expo}", title = "{Twenty-One Experts Define Cloud Computing}", url = "{http://cloudcomputing.sys-con.com/node/612375}", urldate = "{October 2013}", year = "{2008}", address = "{[Accessed in April 2021]}", } @BOOK{bandyopadhyay2013unsupervised, title={Unsupervised Classification: Similarity Measures, Classical and Metaheuristic Approaches, and Applications}, author={Bandyopadhyay, Sanghamitra and Saha, Sriparna}, year={2013}, publisher={Springer} } @ARTICLE{llorente2009virtual, author ="{Sotomayor, B. and Montero, Ruben S. and Llorente, I.M. and Foster, I.}", journal ="Internet Computing, IEEE}", title ="{Virtual Infrastructure Management in Private and Hybrid Clouds}", year ="{2009}", month ="{Sept}", volume ="{13}", number ="{5}", pages ="{14-22}", } @article{Mulder2013428, title = "Development of a Motion System for an Advanced Sailing Simulator ", journal = "Procedia Engineering ", volume = "60", number = "0", pages = "428 - 434", year = "2013", note = "6th Asia-Pacific Congress on Sports Technology (APCST) ", issn = "1877-7058", doi = "http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2013.07.030", url = "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877705813010813", author = "Fabian A. Mulder and Jouke C. Verlinden", keywords = "Sailing", keywords = "Dinghy", keywords = "Virtual reality", keywords = "Training simulation", keywords = "Force feedback ", abstract = "Abstract To train competitive sailing in a virtual setting, motion of the boat as well as haptic feedback of the sail lines is essential. When discussing virtual environments (VEs) the concept of presence is often used. In this study we develop a sailing simulator motion system to research what factors contribute to the participants’ sensation of presence when sailing in a VE. The developed simulator includes the development of a mainsheet force feedback system and a novel motion platform, connected to a high-quality graphics sailing simulation. In future research, the developed system will be used to study which sail training type can be performed in simulated environments, and if the system can be used as a valid testbed for perception-action experiments. " } @MISC{Meyer2013, AUTHOR = "{John R. Meyer}", title = "{Symbiosis}", url = "{https://projects.ncsu.edu/cals/course/ent525/close/symbiosis.html}", urldate = "{2013}", year = "{2013}", address = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @article{Bascompte2019, AUTHOR = {Bascompte, J.}, TITLE = {Mutualism and biodiversity}, JOURNAL = {Current Biolog}, VOLUME = {29}, YEAR = {2019}, NUMBER = {11}, pages = "467 - 470", URL = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982219303902?via%3Dihub}, ISSN = {0960-9822}, DOI = {10.1016/j.cub.2019.03.062}, } @MISC{Yin2014, AUTHOR = "{Yin, K., Paul J. Harrison, P.J. et al.}", TITLE = "{Risk analysis of coastal aquaculture: potential effects on algal blooms}", JOURNAL = "{CASE STUDY 6.6}", YEAR = "{2014}", URL = "{https://www.researchgate.net/publication/29469416_Risk_analysis_of_coastal_aquaculture_potential_effects_on_algal_blooms}", ISSN = "{1020-4873}", ABSTRACT = "{In this case study, waste effluents released from a fish farm are assessed for their capacity to significantly increase phytoplankton production in Tolo Harbour, Hong Kong SAR, China.}" ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @article{Coldebella2017, AUTHOR = "{Coldebella, B., Gentelini, A., Piana, P.A. et al.}", TITLE = "{Effluents from Fish Farming Ponds: A View from the Perspective of Its Main Components}", JOURNAL = "{Sustainability}", VOLUME = "{10}", YEAR = "{2017}", NUMBER = "{3}", URL = "{https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321991864_Effluents_from_Fish_Farming_Ponds_A_View_from_the_Perspective_of_Its_Main_Components}", ABSTRACT = "{Among the animal protein production activities, world aquaculture has the highest growth rate, and is mainly practiced in ground-excavated ponds. However, with great productivity comes the concern about the increasing generation of effluents, mainly at the moment of fish removal, when high loads of organic matter and nutrients are released into the environment. Thus, this study evaluated the quality of effluents through the principal component analysis (PCA) in samples from nurseries of different sizes in four sampling scenarios. Analysis was performed during the process of fish removal in Nile Tilapia intensive fish farming sites at various properties in the Western region of Paraná State in Brazil. Twenty physical and chemical parameters were analyzed in each effluent sample using standard methods of effluent analysis. The results indicated that the concentrations of Suspended Solids (SS), Total Solids (TS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and Total Phosphorus (TP) increased significantly at the end of the fish removal process, which caused a progressive deterioration in the effluent released into the environment. Hence, regulating water management during cultivation, as well as mitigating the effects of effluent generated in fish removal, is indispensable to maintain the legality, profitability, and sustainability of this sector.}", DOI = "{10.3390/su10010003}", } @MISC{Claussen2021, AUTHOR = "{Claussen, K.}", TITLE = "{How to Remove Algae from a Fish Tank}", URL = "{https://pets.webmd.com/how-to-remove-algae-from-fish-tank#:~:text=Causes%20of%20Algae%20in%20Aquariums,-Algae%20are%20plants&text=Too%20much%20light%20or%20too,receiving%20too%20much%20direct%20sunlight}", YEAR = "{2021}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @MISC{Sharpe2020, AUTHOR = "{Sharpe, S.}", TITLE = "{How to Control Aquarium Algae: Causes and Cures for Filmy Residue on Tank Glass, Rocks}", URL = "{https://www.thesprucepets.com/aquarium-algae-1379979#}", YEAR = "{2020}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @article{Raven2018, AUTHOR = {Raven, J.A. and Giordano, M.}, TITLE = {The Perspective of Large-Scale Production of Algae Biodiesel}, JOURNAL = {Applied Sciences}, VOLUME = {24}, YEAR = {2018}, NUMBER = {13}, ARTICLE-NUMBER = {R590}, URL = {https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0960-9822%2814%2900604-6}, ABSTRACT = {Algae frequently get a bad press. Pond slime is a problem in garden pools, algal blooms can produce toxins that incapacitate or kill animals and humans and even the term seaweed is pejorative — a weed being a plant growing in what humans consider to be the wrong place. Positive aspects of algae are generally less newsworthy — they are the basis of marine food webs, supporting fisheries and charismatic marine megafauna from albatrosses to whales, as well as consuming carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Here we consider what algae are, their diversity in terms of evolutionary origin, size, shape and life cycles, and their role in the natural environment and in human affairs.}, } @MISC{Vidyasagar2016, AUTHOR = "{Vidyasagar, A.}", TITLE = "{How to Control Aquarium Algae: Causes and Cures for Filmy Residue on Tank Glass, Rocks}", URL = "{https://www.livescience.com/54979-what-are-algae.html}", YEAR = "{2016}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @article{Smith2019, AUTHOR = {Smith, A.G., Tredici, M.R. and Boussiba, S.}, TITLE = {The Perspective of Large-Scale Production of Algae Biodiesel}, JOURNAL = {Position Paper}, YEAR = {2019}, URL = {https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0960-9822%2814%2900604-6}, ABSTRACT = {Algae have become a multi-billion sector in terms of biotechnology development that is expected to grow rapidly, providing valuable goods and services in multiple applications. In spite of centuries of scientific and commercial interests, the term algae has not taxonomic meaning. In the light of rapidly growing business interests associated with the term algae, a clear, simple definition of algae is not only required, but essential for developing the necessary standards, regulatory and legal issues. This paper aims to explain 'what are algae' and how to answer the most relevant questions to different players interested in the field, including: academia, industry, trade organizations, consumers, business investors, local, national authorities, international organizations and any other interested parties or stakeholders. This position paper represents the position of EABA as the Algae Biomass sector Association from a European perspective and summarizes information from science, technology and business dealing with 'algae' biomass, biotechnology and bioproducts.}, } @MISC{Kite-Powell2018, AUTHOR = "{Kite-Powell, J.}", TITLE = "{See How Algae Could Change Our World}", URL = "{https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2018/06/15/see-how-algae-could-change-our-world/}", YEAR = "{2018}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @MISC{Walker2013, AUTHOR = "{Walker, K.}", TITLE = "{What are Algae Farms?}", URL = "{https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=448}", YEAR = "{2013}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @MISC{Gohmann2021, AUTHOR = "{Gohmann, K.}", TITLE = "{What are Algae Farms?}", URL = "{https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Algae}", YEAR = "{2021}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @MISC{Han2019, AUTHOR = "{Han, G.}", TITLE = "{The Coral Indoor Micro-Algae Farm}", JOURNAL = {Technology}, URL = "{https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Algae}", YEAR = "{2019}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @article{Bosnjakovic2020, AUTHOR = {Bošnjaković, M. and Sinaga, N.}, TITLE = {The Perspective of Large-Scale Production of Algae Biodiesel}, JOURNAL = {Applied Sciences}, VOLUME = {10}, YEAR = {2020}, NUMBER = {22}, ARTICLE-NUMBER = {8181}, URL = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/22/8181}, ISSN = {2076-3417}, ABSTRACT = {We have had high expectations for using algae biodiesel for many years, but the quantities of biodiesel currently produced from algae are tiny compared to the quantities of conventional diesel oil. Furthermore, no comprehensive analysis of the impact of all factors on the market production of algal biodiesel has been made so far. This paper aims to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with algal biodiesel, to evaluate its production prospects for the biofuels market. The results of the analysis show that it is possible to increase the efficiency of algae biomass production further. However, because the production of this biodiesel is an energy-intensive process, the price of biodiesel is high. Opportunities for more economical production of algal biodiesel are seen in integration with other processes, such as wastewater treatment, but this does not ensure large-scale production. The impact of state policies and laws is significant in the future of algal biodiesel production. With increasingly stringent environmental requirements, electric cars are a significant threat to biodiesel production. By considering all the influencing factors, it is not expected that algal biodiesel will gain an essential place in the fuel market.}, DOI = {10.3390/app10228181}, } @article{Rawat2022, AUTHOR = {Rawat, J., Gupta, P.K., Pandit, S. et al.}, TITLE = {Latest Expansions in Lipid Enhancement of Microalgae for Biodiesel Production: An Update}, JOURNAL = {Energie}, VOLUME = {15}, YEAR = {2022}, NUMBER = {4}, ARTICLE-NUMBER = {1550}, URL = {https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1550/htm}, ISSN = {1996-1073}, ABSTRACT = {Research progress on sustainable and renewable biofuel has gained motion over the years, not just due to the rapid reduction of dwindling fossil fuel supplies but also due to environmental and potential energy security issues as well. Intense interest in microalgae (photosynthetic microbes) as a promising feedstock for third-generation biofuels has grown over recent years. Fuels derived from algae are now considered sustainable biofuels that are promising, renewable, and clean. Therefore, selecting the robust species of microalgae with substantial features for quality biodiesel production is the first step in the way of biofuel production. A contemporary investigation is more focused on several strategies and techniques to achieve higher biomass and triglycerides in microalgae. The improvement in lipid enhancement in microalgae species by genetic manipulation approaches, such as metabolic or genetic alteration, and the use of nanotechnology are the most recent ways of improving the production of biomass and lipids. Hence, the current review collects up-to-date approaches for microalgae lipid increase and biodiesel generation. The strategies for high biomass and high lipid yield are discussed. Additionally, various pretreatment procedures that may aid in lipid harvesting efficiency and improve lipid recovery rate are described.}, DOI = {10.3390/en15041550}, } @article{Saadaoui2021, AUTHOR = {Saadaoui, I., Rasheed, R., Aguilar, A. et al.}, TITLE = {Microalgal-based feed: promising alternative feedstocks for livestock and poultry production}, JOURNAL = {Animal Sci Biotechnol}, VOLUME = {12}, YEAR = {2021}, NUMBER = {76}, ARTICLE-NUMBER = {1550}, URL = {https://jasbsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40104-021-00593-z#rightslink}, ISSN = {2049-1891}, ABSTRACT = {There is an immediate need to identify alternative sources of high-nutrient feedstocks for domestic livestock production and poultry, not only to support growing food demands but also to produce microalgae-source functional foods with multiple health benefits. Various species of microalgae and cyanobacteria are used to supplement existing feedstocks. In this review, microalgae have been defined as a potential feedstock for domestic animals due to their abundance of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and other high-value products. Additionally, the positive physiological effects on products of animals fed with microalgal biomass have been compiled and recommendations are listed to enhance the assimilation of biomolecules in ruminant and nonruminant animals, which possess differing digestive systems. Furthermore, the role of microalgae as prebiotics is also discussed. With regards to large scale cultivation of microalgae for use as feed, many economic trade-offs must be considered such as the selection of strains with desired nutritional properties, cultivation systems, and steps for downstream processing. These factors are highlighted with further investigations needed to reduce the overall costs of cultivation. Finally, this review outlines the pros and cons of utilizing microalgae as a supplementary feedstock for poultry and cattle, existing cultivation strategies, and the economics of large-scale microalgal production.}, DOI = {10.1186/s40104-021-00593-z}, } @MISC{Jiménez2022, AUTHOR = "{Jiménez, R.S., Karasavvidou, S. and Marangoni, L.}", TITLE = "{Kick-off Meeting Algae & Climate}", URL = "{https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/maritimeforum/en/node/6940}", YEAR = "{2022}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @article{Capelli2010, AUTHOR = {Capelli, B. and . Cysewski, G.R.}, TITLE = {Potential health benefits of spirulina microalgae}, JOURNAL = {Nutrafoods}, VOLUME = {9}, YEAR = {2010}, NUMBER = {2}, URL = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257276871_Potential_health_benefits_of_spirulina_microalgae}, ABSTRACT = {The purpose of this paper is to first describe the species Arthrospira platensis, previously referenced as ‘Spirulina platensis’ (commonly referred to as ‘Spirulina’), and then to provide a review of the literature in regards to four main areas of Spirulina research: Immune system modulation; anti-viral activity; cancer preventive properties, and cardiovascular benefits. This paper focuses on research done since the year 2000, but references some important work completed before 2000 in certain cases. All citations are from published journals.}, DOI = {10.1007/BF03223332}, } @MISC{Algenair2022, AUTHOR = "{Algenair}", TITLE = "{Reduce Carbon Dioxide}", URL = "{https://algenair.com/pages/what-is-carbon-dioxide-and-how-do-you-reduce-it}", YEAR = "{2022}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @MISC{Nunez2019, AUTHOR = "{Nunez, C.}", TITLE = "{Carbon dioxide levels are at a record high. Here's what you need to know}", URL = "{https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/greenhouse-gases}", YEAR = "{2019}", ADDRESS = "{[Accessed in March 2022]}", } @article{Sreenikethanam2021, AUTHOR = {Sreenikethanam, A. and Bajhaiya, A.}, TITLE = {Algae Based Bio-Plastics: Future of Green Economy}, JOURNAL = {Biorefineries}, YEAR = {2021}, URL = {https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/79623}, ABSTRACT = {Plastic has become one of the most crucial requirements of the modern-day living. The continuous reliance on the petroleum-based, non-biodegradable plastics has resulted in increased global environmental damage and rapid depletion of fossil fuels. Bioplastic, with remarkably similar properties to petroleum-based plastics is a promising alternative to overcome these emerging challenges. Despite the fact that algae and cyanobacteria are feasible alternative source for bio-plastic, there have been limited studies on strain selection and optimization of culture conditions for the bio plastic production. Naturally, algae and cynobacteria can accumulate higher amount of metabolites under stress conditions however one of the recent study on genetic engineering of Synechocystis sp. coupled with abiotic stresses showed up to 81% of increase in PHB level in the transformed lines. This chapter provides summary of various studies done in the field of algal bio-plastics, including bioplastic properties, genetic engineering, current regulatory framework and future prospects of bioplastic. Further the applications of bioplastics in industrial sector as well as opportunities and role of bio plastic in green economy are also discussed}, DOI = {10.5772/intechopen.100981}, } @article{Yi Chia2020, AUTHOR = {Yi Chia, W., Ying Ying Tang, D., Shiong Khoo, K. et al.}, TITLE = {Nature’s fight against plastic pollution: Algae for plastic biodegradation and bioplastics production}, JOURNAL = {Environmental Science and Ecotechnology}, VOLUME = {4}, YEAR = {2020}, NUMBER = {0}, ARTICLE-NUMBER = {100065}, URL = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666498420300570?via%3Dihub}, ISSN = {2666-4984}, ABSTRACT = {The increased global demand for plastic materials has led to severe plastic waste pollution, particularly to the marine environment. This critical issue affects both sea life and human beings since microplastics can enter the food chain and cause several health impacts. Plastic recycling, chemical treatments, incineration and landfill are apparently not the optimum solutions for reducing plastic pollution. Hence, this review presents two newly identified environmentally friendly approaches, plastic biodegradation and bioplastic production using algae, to solve the increased global plastic waste. Algae, particularly microalgae, can degrade the plastic materials through the toxins systems or enzymes synthesized by microalgae itself while using the plastic polymers as carbon sources. Utilizing algae for plastic biodegradation has been critically reviewed in this paper to demonstrate the mechanism and how microplastics affect the algae. On the other hand, algae-derived bioplastics have identical properties and characteristics as petroleum-based plastics, while remarkably being biodegradable in nature. 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