Factors affecting the cost and profitability of microalgae production: a literature review
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The scientific and academic production related to microalgae production has a substantive approach that exposes the profitability from the point of view of the efficiency of different production systems, as well as the interaction of various factors. However, the academic and scientific research generated in this area is restricted to the review of the factors that could influence the cost and profitability associated with microalgae production; thus, the need arises to know which are those factors that could have a possible impact on this topic. From a documentary review, it became evident that there is no evident inclination or influence towards one or more specific factors, since profitability and cost will depend on the interaction of various aspects, such as carbon sources, production system, means of production, harvesting strategies, biological productivity, geographic location, value and required amount of labor, tariffs, and water use, among others.
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