Marine Biotechnology

Studies and Applications
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-394-30129-4
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten

Discover the cutting-edge field of marine biotechnology with this comprehensive guide, offering expert insights and real-world case studies demonstrating its wide range of applications.

Marine biotechnology is a cutting-edge field leading to a more sustainable future through the extraction of biocompounds. This book introduces the fundamentals of marine biotechnology and its applications. Through expert insights and real-world case studies, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for a wide range for concepts, including the evolution of marine biotechnology and biodiscovery, bio-molecular components extracted from marine bioresources, and biotechnological advances to extend the use of marine bioresources for industrial and agricultural applications. This book is an essential resource for beginners and seasoned professionals looking towards the future of marine biotechnology.

Readers will find this volume: - Presents real-world studies and applications to demonstrate the evolution of marine biotechnology and biodiversity;
- Provides in-depth explorations of niche concepts, such as bioprospecting of natural products from marine phytoplanktons, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of marine micro-algae, and the application of marine gelatin and chitosan edible nanocomposite film for food coating and packaging;
- Explores methods to help researchers find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems in the area of marine biotechnology.

Audience

Marine scientists, aquaculture technologists, marine engineers, and academics interested in the cutting-edge applications of marine biotechnology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

P M, Visakh

S S, Shaju

P M, Vipin

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein Pharmazeutische Chemie, Medizinische Chemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Pharmazeutische Technologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Meeres- und Süßwasserökologie

Über Autor(innen)

Shaju S. S., PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Oceanography at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India. He has authored 19 peer-reviewed publications, one book, and contributed to seven technical reports. Additionally, he has participated in 22 oceanographic scientific expeditions, spending approximately 400 days at sea. His research focuses on the validation of satellite ocean color sensors, the development of retrieval algorithms, marine pollution studies, and natural marine products and resources.

Vipin P. M., PhD is a senior instructor in Fishing Biology at the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, Kochi, India. He has published two books and more than 13 research and review articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals. He specializes in marine ecology, deep-sea fish, fish biology, and fisheries resource management.

Visakh P.M., PhD works in the Natural Bioactive Materials Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Ege University, Bornova/Izmir, Turkey. He has published 45 books, 22 research articles, four reviews, and more than 50 book chapters. His areas of research include polymer sciences, polymer nanocomposites, material sciences, bionanocomposites, and marine sciences.