Description
The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products provides a complete overview of all aspects involved in the production and utilization of microalgae resources at commercial scale. Divided into five parts (foundations of microalgae research, microalgae cultivation and downstream processing, microalgae compounds and their multifaceted applications, engineering, bioeconomy, and sustainability in microalgae-based systems, and emerging technologies and breakthroughs), the book explores the microbiological, physiological, and metabolic aspects of microalgae, microalgal production systems, wastewater treatment and bioremediation using microalgae, CO₂ capture, microalgae harvesting techniques, and extraction of biomolecules from microalgae. It covers a wide range of microalgal compounds and applications of commercial relevance, including food ingredients, proteins and bioactive peptides, polysaccharides, lipids and fatty acids, pigments, sterols, industrial enzymes, volatile organic compounds, and bioactive molecules. The book also discusses applications in food and feed, human health, agriculture, cosmeceuticals, bioplastics, and biofuels, as well as innovative uses such as cultured meat production and photosynthetic materials for biomedical applications. Moreover, it presents and discusses engineering and sustainability tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, process intensification, exergy analysis, industrial-scale production strategies, microalgal biorefineries, and the role of microalgae technologies in the circular bioeconomy and sustainable development.The coverage of a broad range of potential microalgae processes and products in a single volume makes this handbook an indispensable reference for engineering researchers in academia and industry in the fields of bioenergy, sustainable development, and high-value compounds from biomass, as well as graduate students exploring those areas. Engineering professionals in bio-based industries will also find valuable information here when planning or implementing the use of microalgal technologies.- Covers theoretical background information and results of recent research- Discusses microalgae cultivation, downstream processing, compounds, and applications- Explores engineering, bioeconomy, and sustainability approaches applied to microalgae systems including process integration, process intensification, and exergy analysis
Table of Contents
Part I: Core concepts in microalgae research1. Microalgae-based processes and products: Where are we going?2. Microalgae-based processes and products: Current state of the research3. Microalgae culture collections, strain maintenance, and propagation4. Microalgae cell: Morpho-physiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects5. Extremophiles microalgae: Promising for biotechnological applications6. Antarctic microalgae as a promising bioresource for microalgae-based processes and products7. Microalgae co-cultures: Concepts and applications8. Microalgae-based processes and products: Scientometric evaluationPart II: End-to-End Processing in Microalgae-Based Systems9. Algal Bioreactors10. Photobioreactor design11. Autotrophic vs. heterotrophic vs. mixotrophic production of microalgae12. Microalgae production systems13. Advanced microalgae culture technologies14. Biological contaminants in large-scale microalgae cultures15. Water reuse in microalgae cultures: A close look at technological bottlenecks, economic and environmental issues16. Microalgae-Based Systems for Bioremediation of Conventional Pollutants17. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants18. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae19. Harvesting, thickening, and dewatering in microalgae cultures: A close look at industrial possibilities20. Extraction of biomolecules from microalgae21. Perspectives on the use of deep eutectic solvents in microalgae biotechnologyPart III: Microalgae-Derived Molecules and Products: Diversity, Functions, and Applications22. Food Interest Compounds in Microalgae: Gaps in Knowledge, Current, and Future Application23. Microalgae-based ingredients for the design of novel food products24. Microalgae-based ingredients for a new generation of healthy foods25. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae26. Bioactive polysaccharides from microalgae27. Lipids, fatty acids, and sterols from microalgae28. Microalgal pigments29. Sterols from microalgae30. Microalgae-derived Industrial Enzymes31. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae32. Microalgae as Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Metabiotics33. Biomass and Active Compounds from Microalgae: A Promising Approach to Modulating the Human Intestinal Microbiota34. Microalgal extracts as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production35. Microalgae: From traditional foods to haute cuisine and beyond36. Microalgae as an innovative feed ingredient in monogastric nutrition37. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics38. Microalgae as biostimulant for sustainable agriculture39. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical industries40. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae41. Medicinal properties of microalgae42. Microalgae-Based Photosynthetic Materials for Biomedical Applications43. Biofuels from microalgae: Where are we going?44. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into biofuels45. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuelsPart IV: From Engineering to Sustainability in Microalgae-Based Systems46. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems47. Process intensification applied to microalgae-based processes and products48. Exergy analysis applied to microalgae-based processes and products49. Industrial microalgal production: What's new?50. Integrated microalgal biorefineries for energy and food production51. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the food-water-energy security nexus52. Climate-neutral microalgae-based products?53. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy54. Bioeconomy of microalgae-based processes and productsPart V: Emerging Technologies and Scientific Breakthroughs in Microalgae55. Recent discoveries of novel microalgae-based molecules with multiple application fields56. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal productivity57.
