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Sustainable Industrial Processes Based on Microalgae
About This Book
Sustainable Industrial Processes based on Microalgae addresses the current applications and potential uses of microalgae for processing waste and wastewater streams, along with potential applications of the produced biomass. Each chapter explores the different steps of the subject, from the importance of selecting a robust strain that is able to adapt to harsh and changing environmental conditions, to production and harvesting technologies, and end applications of the produce biomass, namely agriculture and feed production. It covers microalgae biology, common microalgal strains used for waste and wastewater treatment, cultivation strategies, novel extraction techniques, safety issues, and current market opportunities and challenges.
Moreover, the book explores the potential utilization of the produced biomass focusing on industries that show higher potential such as agriculture and feed production.
- Gives insights in sustainable, energy sufficient and economically-viable microalgae-based processes
- Applies microalgal biomass to produce high value biopesticides, bio-stimulants and animal feeds/feed ingredients
- Discusses current challenges such as the need for large surface areas and provides suggestions to overcome these challenges
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. Biology and composition of microalgae and cyanobacteria
- Chapter 2. Advances in microalgae production: why did microalgal biotechnology fall short of expectations?
- Chapter 3. Improvement of mass transfer in microalgal photobioreactors
- Chapter 4. Advances in harvesting and downstream processing of microalgal biomass
- Chapter 5. Microalgae-related wastewater treatment for more sustainable water reuse and nutrient recycling
- Chapter 6. Treatment of agro-industrial wastes using microalgae
- Chapter 7. Flue gas capture using microalgae cultivated in photobioreactors
- Chapter 8. Biogas upgrading using microalgae
- Chapter 9. Microalgae as a source of agricultural products
- Chapter 10. Practical approach to the use of microalgae in aquaculture feeds
- Chapter 11. Use of microalgae in animal feeds
- Chapter 12. Antiviral products derived from microalgae
- Chapter 13. Production of biofuels from microalgae
- Chapter 14. Sustainability of microalgae-based industrial processes
- Chapter 15. Acceptance of microalgal processes and products
- Index