Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources

Prospects for Net Zero Emission
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-33582-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources: Prospects and Opportunity in Net Zero Emission serves as an essential guide to all aspects of microalgae biorefinery research, offering a strong theoretical foundation coupled with practical guidance, case studies, and real-world applications. Sections provide a thorough overview of the latest technological advancements, market trends, and policy landscapes while also exploring the potential of microalgae biorefinery by focusing on value-added production in algae-based energy, economics, and commercial viability across industry and research fields. The book also examines the intersection of microalgae biorefinery with sustainability trends, regulations, and corporate strategies, offering a roadmap for stakeholders pursuing net-zero emissions.

Finally, this book extends practical guidance for implementing these solutions, catering to researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers navigating the transition to a sustainable future. It will be a valuable guide for anyone interested in the transformative potential of microalgae, including researchers, graduate and post-graduate students, and industry professionals. This book will also be of value to policymakers and decision-makers focused on sustainable resources, production, and the conversion of waste into high-value products.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khoo, Kuan Shiong

Bai, Renu Geetha

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Analytische Chemie Umweltchemie, Lebensmittelchemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Microalgae Biorefinery and Its Contribution to Net Zero Emission

2. Microalgae Biology and Cultivation Techniques

3. Advancement of Microalgae Technology in Carbon Sequestration

4. Genetic Engineering for Enhanced Carbon Sequestration

5. Harvesting and Dewatering Strategies

6. Biorefinery Processes and Conversion Technologies

7. Bioenergy Production from Microalgae

8. Value-Added Derivatives and Algal-Based Products from Microalgae Biomass

9. Bioplastic Production from Microalgae: Process and Techniques

10. Smart Farming Practices of Microalgae Technology: Integrating Internet of Things into Microalgae Biorefinery

11. Advancement of Microalgae Consortium in Wastewater Treatment

12. Advancement of Nanotechnology in Microalgae

13. Case Studies: Successful Integration in Industries

14. Life Cycle Assessment and Transitioning Towards Circular Bioeconomy of Microalgae Biorefinery Systems

15. Views in Algal-Biomass Application and Its Product Commercialization: Future Prospects and Challenges

Über Autor(innen)

Bai, Renu Geetha
Dr. Renu Geetha Bai is a senior research scientist working at the Chair of Biosystems
Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia. Her current research focus on algal biotechnology which includes waste byproducts utilization (eg: flue gas, torrefaction byproducts), extraction of high value biomolecules from algal resources, development of value added products from algal biomass. Dr. Renu's research interests are biotechnology, nanotechnology, marine algal biomolecules, nanomedicine, anticancer drug delivery, nanotheranostics, metal/carbon- nanomaterials, liposomes, microbiology, molecular biology, tissue engineering, in vitro cell culture (plant, animal, algae), mammalian (cancer & normal) cell culture techniques, environmental engineering, green chemistry, and electrochemical biosensing. Her current research in EMU is a Bluebio co-fund project towards the production of fish feed from microalgae utilizing the flue gas as a waste valorization concept focusing on the circular economy and valorization of biomass.

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/