**6. Conclusions**

Microalgae biomass conversion technologies involve carbohydrates as the main source in the production of biofuels and other compounds of high commercial value. Changes in metabolic pathways aiming at increased carbohydrate production are seen as a potential for enhancing microalgae biotechnology. Extraction methods and trends in analytical methodologies focus on microalgae cell wall polysaccharides and the polymers excreted by these microorganisms. The high carbohydrate content makes microalgae excellent candidates for the production of numerous biocomposites, especially beta-glucan, which is on the international market, indicating its strong potential for its use in different biotechnological applications.

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Maiara Priscilla de Souza1

and Fábio de Farias Neves2

Lisianne Brittes Benitez1

, Andrea Sanchez-Barrios1

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*Concepts and Trends for Extraction and Application of Microalgae Carbohydrates*

*DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89323*

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