Cultivating Microalgae with Biophotovoltaic to Produce Bioelectricity: A Bibliometric Analysis

Muhamad Maulana Azimatun Nur (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta)
Raden Herjun Desta K. H (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta)
Ryan Keane Mahardika Pratama (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta)
Amanda Nur Affrida (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta)
Aulia Rahma Putri (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta)
Dwi Aulia Puspitaningrum (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta)
Md. Hasanuzzaman (University of Malaya)
Resti Nurmala Dewi (Politeknik Kelautan dan Perikanan Jembrana)

International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2024)

This review investigates the role of microalgae in bioelectricity production through biophotovoltaic (BPV) systems, focusing on their dual benefits of generating renewable energy and treating wastewater while capturing CO2. The objective of this paper is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of publications from 2013 to 2024 to understand research trends, key contributors, and research hotspots in the field of microalgae-based BPV systems. Methods used include statistical analysis through VOSviewer to visualize the connections between articles and authors. The results show significant advancements in integrating of nanomaterials and microbial fuel cell technologies for bioelectricity generation, as well as ongoing challenges in scalability, voltage balance, and material optimization. This review provides insights into future research directions for improving BPV systems.