Description
Innovations in the Blue Economy: Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation explores the latest technologies, advancements, and ongoing research surrounding the sustainable cultivation of microalgae and seaweed. Cultivation strategies, challenges, applications, products, and regulatory considerations are covered through an interdisciplinary lens to provide readers with a holistic understanding. Written by a globally diverse network of experts, the book is systematically structured to be accessible to readers across multiple sectors. Chapters describe the biology, diversity, and vital ecological roles of various microalgal and seaweed species and explore differing cultivation systems, emphasizing the critical aspects of site selection and ecosystem compatibility. Cultivation strategies are also described and illustrated through applied case studies that showcase successful large-scale cultivation initiatives. Final chapters consider regulatory landscapes and multifaceted hurdles to sustainable industry scale-up and provide innovative solutions and research gaps for industry consideration. This is an essential read for algal aquaculturists, bioengineers, and students of marine biology and biotechnology.- Explores the sustainable cultivation of microalgae and seaweed from an interdisciplinary perspective spanning biology, environmental science, engineering, and economics- Illustrates sustainable cultivation with practical case studies from various industries, including agriculture, aquaculture, and biofuel production- Discusses sustainable commercial scale-up for the production of valuable, eco-friendly algal products- Navigates the regulatory landscape governing microalgae and seaweed cultivation
Table of Contents
1. Biology and Diversity of Microalgae and Seaweed2. Advances in breeding, genetic engineering and molecular tools across micro- and macro-algae3. Environmental Factors Influencing Cultivation4. Cultivation Systems of Microalgae5. Cultivation Systems of Seaweed6. Cultivation Strategies for Added-Value Products7. Bioremediation Potential of Microalgae and Seaweed8. Challenges in Sustainable Cultivation9. Innovative Cultivation Solutions and Technologies10. New Extraction and Characterization Techniques for Bioactive Algal Compounds11. Aqueous Extraction and Characterisation of Bioactive Algal Compounds: From Nutritional Evaluation to Biological Analysis12. Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Algae Using Organic Solvents: Techniques and Approaches for Nutritional and Biomolecular Characterisation13. Sustainable development of marine macroalgae production: policy and governance considerations14. Industrial Practices Using Algae for Environmental Services15. In-silico approaches for economic evaluations of photobioreactor operation16. Research Gaps and Future Directions
