Welcome to
Green-Bio Convergence Laboratory
(그린바이오융합 연구실)
at Sookmyung Women's University
Microalgae?
Microalgae are unicellular and microscopic algae which are capable of performing photosynthesis, the conversion of CO2 using light energy.
Microalgae are a very diverse group of predominantly aquatic photosynthetic organisms including cyanobacteria, green algae, and diatoms.
Present in a wide range of aquatic environments from freshwater to saturated saline.
Higher growth rates and biomass productivity compared to terrestrial plants.
Have the capacity to produce energy-rich oil and carbohydrates, which can be converted to biofuels using existing technology.
In terms of biofuel production, the oil productivity of microalgae is 100 times more than that of soybeans.
Microalgae produce many beneficial products including antioxidants, amino acids, and omega-3 oil.
Many dietary and nutritional supplements obtained from Chlorella sp. and Spirulina sp. are already commercialized.
Astaxanthin from Haematococcus sp. generates a lot of revenue in the field of cosmetics and health foods.
Microalgae have high protein content in their bodies, so they can be used as animal feeds as well.
Recently, microalgae are also in the limelight as a source of bioplastics and biochemicals.
Microalgae can provide useful solutions to environmental problems due to their potential for the sequestration of CO2 and the treatment of wastewater.
