The role of bio facades in energy conservation | ||
| International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Urban Research | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2021, Pages 95-113 PDF (833.14 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijaeur.2021.231354 | ||
| Authors | ||
| MOHAMED SAMEH KAMAL ELDIN1; SHABAN HEDEK IBRAHIM2 | ||
| 1Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt | ||
| 2Teaching Assistant, Architectural Engineering Department, October high institute for engineering and technology, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Algae convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into oxygen, heat, and biomass. Microalgae integration with buildings as a photobioreactor-based source of biofuel has the potential to change high-performance architecture. This paper will examine current information on microalgae bioreactive facades, give a survey of prior studies on the performance of these unique façade systems, present the status quo, and identify gaps in theory and practice. Finally, the effectiveness of microalgae facades as solar thermal collectors is examined, along with some research suggestions for the future. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Biomass; Microalgae; Photo bioreactors; panel photo bioreactor; Tubular photo bioreactor; Building-integrated photo bioreactors | ||
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