Algal Bioprospecting and Bioprocessing

Current Trends and Future Perspectives
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-51052-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Algal Bioprospecting and Bioprocessing: Current Trends and Future Perspectives explores the rapidly evolving field of algal biotechnology and emphasizes the increasing importance of marine and freshwater algae as sustainable sources of bioproducts. By highlighting recent advancements and industrial applications, it aims to promote translational research and promote a circular bioeconomy within the blue economy framework. The book covers a wide array of topics, including algal biomass processing, bioactive metabolites, proteins, pigments, and biorefinery strategies. Key chapters look into advanced extraction techniques, genetic engineering, and the development of high-value products such as omega-3 fatty acids, oligosaccharides, and biopolymers. The book also explores the role of algae in sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, biofuel production, and space missions, providing a holistic view of current research and future prospects. Algal Bioprospecting and Bioprocessing: Current Trends and Future Perspectives is primarily for university students, academics, researchers, and professionals interested in applied phycology and marine biotechnology. This book also appeals to aspiring algapreneurs, industry experts, and policymakers. It encourages a scientific approach to harnessing algae’s societal benefits and promotes understanding of innovative technologies transforming micro- and macroalgae into valuable industrial products within a sustainable, circular economy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sen, Ramkrishna

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Meeres- und Süßwasserökologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Algae: A Rich Source for Bioprospecting
2. Algal Protein as a Sustainable Meat Alternative
3. Innovations in Algal Biopeptides for Therapeutic Use
4. Harnessing the Functional Food Potential of Algae
5. Natural Algal Pigments for Food and Textile Industries
6. Algal Secondary Metabolites in Cosmeceutical and Pharmaceutical Industries
7. Composition and Applications of Algal Bioactive Compounds
8. Extraction and Functional Characterization of Algal Bioactive Compounds
9. Techniques for High-Value Product Recovery in Algal Bioprocessing
10. Integrated Valorization Strategies for Algal Biomass: A Biorefinery Approach
11. Promoting a Circular Bioeconomy Through Sequential Extraction of Algal Products
12. Genetic and Metabolic Engineering to Enhance Synthesis of Algal Metabolites, Proteins, and Lipids
13. Algae as a Promising Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA, DHA, and ALA)
14. Algal Oligosaccharides: A Green Elicitor for Sustainable Farming
15. Algal Polysaccharides as an Active Ingredient for Edible Films and Coatings
16. Algal Polysaccharides as Scaffolds for Drug Delivery
17. Algal Polymer-Derived Bio Composites for Sustainable Agriculture
18. Algal biopolymers for wound healing and targeted drug delivery
19. Recent Developments in Seaweed Polysaccharide Extraction and Industrial Applications
20. Algae in Aquaculture and Animal Feed
21. Microalgal Biostimulants: Next-Generation Plant Growth Additives
22. Greenhouse gases mitigation potentials of macro and microalgae
23. Bioprocessing of Algal Biomass from Mariculture and Aquaculture Wastewater into Industrial Products
24. Algae in sustainable aviation fuels production
25. Scope of algae in space missions as a nutritional source 26. Algal Research across the globe: A Historical and Current Overview
27. Algal Startups: Challenges and Successes
28. Challenges, Policies, and Future Outlook for Algal Bioprospecting

Über Autor(innen)

Sen, Ramkrishna
Dr. Ramkrishna Sen is now serving as a Professor, Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology and Professor-in-charge, Advanced Lab for Plant Genetic Engineering, IIT Kharagpur. He also served as Fulbright Visiting Professor in the Columbia University, New York, USA and as Manager (R&D-Biotech), Cadila Pharma Ltd., Ahmedabad, India. He has been engaged in R&D activities in the areas of Energy, Environment, Water and Healthcare, with a major focus on Green Process & Product Development in Microbial-&-Microalgal Biorefinery models. So far, 32 students including two from foreign Universities have completed their Ph.D under his guidance / joint-guidance. Currently, 14 Ph.D students are working under his guidance/joint-guidance. He has about 270+ publications in international & national journals, books & conference proceedings with about 15150 citations and 62 H-index, and also has 14 patent applications including 3 international patents to his credit. He has published 7 books with renowned publishers. He has completed 40 sponsored & consultancy projects and has 5 on-going projects. Prof. Sen’s name featured in the World Ranking of Top 2% of the Scientists (Stanford University publication, 2020 – 2024). He has also been honored with the Faculty Excellence Award (IIT Kharagpur), Distinguished Alumnus Award (Jadavpur University); Fulbright Visiting Professor Fellowship (USA); Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Project Award (Canada); UKIERI Award for Academic Visits (UK) and National Award for Technology Innovation, Government of India. He served as a joint faculty of P. K. Sinha Center for Bioenergy & Renewables at IIT Kharagpur. Prof. Sen administered as the Head, Department of Biotechnology; Chairperson, School of Bioscience; Chairperson, Central Research Facility (Life Science Division), IIT Kharagpur and also as the Vice-Chairman and Chairman, IIT Kharagpur for two reputed national level examinations, namely, GATE and JAM.