Applied Phycology

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-24758-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Applied Phycology delves into the latest advancements in algal sustainability, from the preservation of microalgae to the application of artificial intelligence. It provides knowledge and tools to drive innovation, promote sustainability, and unlock the potential of algae in various industries and sectors. Written and edited by a global team of experts in the field of phycology, this book includes chapters on topics like algal bio factories, medical applications of algae, and genetic modification techniques. Explore the application of artificial intelligence in optimizing algal processes while uncovering the environmental aspects of algae.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Show, Pau Loke

Chew, Kit Wayne

Cheah, Wai Yan

Khoo, Kuan Shiong

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Preservation of microalgae
2. Algal biorefinery to produce bioplastics
3. Integrated processes in algal biorefinery
4. Algae as enzyme bio factories
5. Medical and pharmaceutical aspects of algae
6. Deep eutectic solvents for extracting products from algae
7. Algae biomaterials and bioengineering
8. Algae green cities
9. Genetic modification: Biocontainment strategies
10. Genetic modification: Frontiers in genome editing
11. Genetic modification: Regulatory challenges
12. Genetic modification: Implementation and prospects
13. Microalgae with artificial intelligence

Über Autor(innen)

Show, Pau Loke
Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Pau-Loke Show?is currently a Full Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Also, he has been affiliated with University of Nottingham Malaysia, where he is the Professor of Biochemical Engineering. He is also the former President and Founder of International Bioprocessing Society based in Malaysia. Prof Ir. Ts. Dr. Show has successfully obtained his PhD in two years' time after obtaining his bachelor's degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia. In the year of 2022, he was elected as a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers IChemE (FIChemE). He is currently a Professional Engineer (PEng) registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Chartered Engineer of the Engineering Council UK (CEng), Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (MIEM), and Professional Technologist (PTech) registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Prof Ir. Ts. Dr. Show obtained the Post Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (PGCHE) in 2014 and is now a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UK. For more information, please refer to the follow webpage: https://showpauloke.com/

Khoo, Kuan Shiong
ChM. Dr. Kuan Shiong Khoo is an Assistant Professor in Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan. His research focuses on the upstream and downstream processing of bioactive compounds such as proteins, lipids and carotenoids (i.e. astaxanthin, lutein and fucoxanthin) as renewable energy from microalgae biomass using various extraction technologies such as liquid biphasic system, assisted-liquid biphasic system and ionic liquids technologies. His research interest also involves in microalgae-bacteria consortium for wastewater, heavy metal, and volatile organic compound bioremediation, algae-based biofuels, and bioplastics, incorporation of Internet-of-things (IoT) and machine learning. He has published over 200+ journal articles (90% are ranked in Q1 journals). For more information, please refer to the follow webpage: https://kuanshiongkhoo.com/

Cheah, Wai Yan
Dr. Wai Yan Cheah is Senior Lecturer in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Social, Environmental, and Developmental Sustainability Research Center. She obtained her PhD from Universiti Malaya, where she began her research in microalgae, biorefineries, and wastewater management. Her current research focuses on wastewater cultivation and biorefinery applications of microalgae, including biofuels, bioplastics, and metabolites.