Description
Sustainable Industrial Processes based on Microalgae addresses the current applications and potential uses of microalgae for processing waste and wastewater streams, along with potential applications of the produced biomass. Each chapter explores the different steps of the subject, from the importance of selecting a robust strain that is able to adapt to harsh and changing environmental conditions, to production and harvesting technologies, and end applications of the produce biomass, namely agriculture and feed production. It covers microalgae biology, common microalgal strains used for waste and wastewater treatment, cultivation strategies, novel extraction techniques, safety issues, and current market opportunities and challenges.
Moreover, the book explores the potential utilization of the produced biomass focusing on industries that show higher potential such as agriculture and feed production.
- Gives insights in sustainable, energy sufficient and economically-viable microalgae-based processes
- Applies microalgal biomass to produce high value biopesticides, bio-stimulants and animal feeds/feed ingredients
- Discusses current challenges such as the need for large surface areas and provides suggestions to overcome these challenges
Table of Contents
1. Biology and composition of microalgae and cyanobacteria 2. Advances in microalgae production3. Advances in harvesting and processing of microalgal biomass4. Wastewater treatment using microalgae5. Treatment of agro-industrial wastes using microalgae6. Flue gas abatement using microalgae7. Biogas upgrading using microalgae8. Advanced control of microalgal processes9. Microalgae as a source of agricultural products10. Microalgae in aquaculture and aquafeeds11. Animal feed production using microalgae12. Risk analysis and safety of microalgae based processes13. Sustainability of microalgae based industrial processes14. Techno-economic assessment of microalgal processes15. Acceptance of microalgal processes and products
