Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (Sep 2024)
Improving bio-mass production, energy efficiency, and carbon dioxide absorption in microalgae buildings and urban landscapes with prediction algorithms
Abstract
This research aims to identify and classify the types of microalgae and investigate their growth and control conditions and their optimal use for construction purposes and urban landscapes. How to use types of microalgae in climates, types of buildings, and geographical directions and fronts of buildings requires comprehensive knowledge of microalgae. Different microalgae can be more beneficial for different purposes, including, shading on buildings and translucent surfaces, insulation used, and biomass production. Also, estimating the intensity of light radiation to different levels and climates is necessary to provide better growth conditions and higher efficiency. With a comprehensive review and analysis of these conditions, this article has presented two innovative methods to match the required characteristics of each microalga with the existing conditions of the urban landscape and buildings so that it can be determined in different parts of the building. Moreover, which microalgae are most effective for urban landscapes in different climates, on surfaces with different slopes and angles, and for different purposes? Finally, a new perspective and vision for research and further applications of microalgae at the scale of the building and urban landscapes have been presented.