Microalgae cultivation
Microalgae-based biofacades - Sustainable buildings and culture systems
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Microalgae cultivation
Microalgae-based biofacades - Sustainable buildings and culture systems

Authors : Flora GIRARD, Jeremy PRUVOST, Cyril TOUBLANC, Yves ANDRES

Publication date: December 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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2. Microalgae cultivation

2.1 Growth through photosynthesis

Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that live in aquatic environments (marine, freshwater, or brackish water). Photosynthesis is an anabolic process that uses solar energy to convert carbon dioxide, water, and minerals into organic molecules [CHV 4 030] .

The three most important nutrients for ensuring autotrophic metabolism (i.e., photosynthesis) in microalgae are:

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