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Figure 16.6 Possible scheme for a chemo-catalytic biorefinery (Kohli et al., 2019).
Figure 16.7 Options for valorization of the entire algae biomass (Bastiaens et al., 2017).
protein content, which may be beneficial for its use as a fermentation medium for micro-
organisms, and a feed supplement for animals and fish (Maurya et al., 2016).
16.5.1 Characterization of products of the biorefinery
and their utilization
Structurally, cellulose contains anhydrous glucose units, and hemicellulose
consists of several C5 sugar monomers. On the other hand, lignin is a complex,
