Table 10.
Cultivation of microalgae to produce value-added products (VAP) worldwide
| Algal sp. | Cultivation methods | Industry/products | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunaliella | Closed PBRs | Nutraceuticals (β-carotene) | Israel |
| Dunaliella | Open (raceway) | Nutraceuticals (β-carotene) | Australia |
| Haematococcus | Open (raceway) | Nutraceuticals (astaxanthin) | Israel |
| Haematococcus/Spirulina | Open (raceway) | Nutraceuticals (astaxanthin/dietary supplement) | Hawaii |
| Haematococcus | Closed PBRs | Nutraceuticals (Astaxanthin) application | Sweden |
| Spirulina | Open (raceway) | Nutraceuticals (dietary supplement) | USA |
| Spirulina, Chlorella | Open (centre pivot ponds) | Nutraceuticals (food supplement) | Taiwan |
| Cyanobacteria | Closed PBRs | Biofuel (ethanol, diesel, jet fuel) | USA |
| Chlorella | Closed PBRs | Nutraceuticals (dietary supplement) | Germany |