Algal cultivation in the pursuit of emerging technology for sustainable development

To address the energy crisis and environmental issues, algal farming has the potential to lead us toward sustainable development. Microalgal farming may be used to produce food, medication, cosmetics, and bioenergy. But, the development of a method that is both efficient and affordable is a major roadblock in the mass production of algae. Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to improve the efficiency of microalgal biorefineries by saving time and money. A network of sensors based on IoT may allow operators to monitor the development and production of algae in real time, saving money and time. Online monitoring can help regulate and control biological processes. Genetic modification tools like RNAi, ZFNs, TALENs, and CRISPR-Cas9 that help us in the improvement of the algal strains can also benefit from the artificial intelligence algorithms.