Description
Microalgae are a valuable resource of carbon materials that may be used in biofuels, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health supplements. There are, however, many challenges in the microalgae production process, such as mass cultivation, strain improvement, biomass disruption, and reprocessing of nutrients and water that have been encumbering the microalgal industry. Microalgal biotechnology has the capability to introduce remarkable breakthroughs and innovations. This volume highlights current advancements in the field of microalgal biotechnology.
The key features of the book:
• Presents the role of microalgae in various industries, including food, agriculture,
aquaculture, biofuel, and metabolites
• Shows the historical and prospective uses of microalgae elements for economic and
ecological benefits
• Explains the integrated technologies for massive production of microalgae-derived
products
• Includes industrial case studies that illustrate sustainable production of microalgae
products
• Discusses current developments and advances in microalgae bioprocessing
Table of Contents
1. Applied Studies on Desmids and Other Conjugating Algae (Zygnematophyceae, streptophyta)
Marija Stamenkovic and Pavle Pavlovic
2. Diatoms: Commercial Applications and Prospective Trends
Manjita Mishra and Shanthy Sundaram
3. Microalgae as a Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds and Functional Ingredients
Md. Akhlaqur Rahman, Rupali Kaur, and Shanthy Sundaram
4. Microalgae: A Valuable Source of Natural Colorants for Commercial Applications
Chidambaram Kulandaisamy Venil, Matheswaran Yaamini, and Laurent Dufosse
5. Functional Metabolites from Microalgae for Multiple Commercial Streams
Amritpreet Kaur, Suchitra Gaur, and Alok Adholeya
6. Role of Microalgae in Agriculture
Rayanee Chaudhuri and Paramasivan Balasubramanian
7. Potential Application of Microalgae in Aquaculture
Pankaj Kumar Singh and Archana Tiwari
8. Microalgal Food Biotechnology: Prospects and Applications
Aneela Nawaz, Usman Ali Chaudhry, Malik Badshah, and Samiullah Khan
9. Biofuel Production from Microalgae: Current Trends and Future Perspectives
Pavithra Suresh, Aavany Balasubramanian, and Jyothish Jayakumar
10. Recent Developments in Biodiesel Production from Heterotrophic Microalgae: Insights and Future Prospects
Gouri Raut, Mahesh Khot, and Srijay Kamat
