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Market potential of value-added products based on algal biomass as suggested by Wijffels (2008)
| Algal biomass applications | Cost/kg biomass (€) | Market volume (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Nutraceuticals applications with human consumption | 100 | 60 million |
| Nutraceuticals applications with animal and fish feed | 5–20 | 3–4 billion |
| Produced bulk chemicals from algae | −5 | >50 billion |
| Biofuels | <0.40 | >1 trillion |
