The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products provides a complete overview of all aspects involved in the production and utilization of microalgae resources at commercial scale. Divided into five parts (foundations of microalgae research, microalgae cultivation and downstream processing, microalgae compounds and their multifaceted applications, engineering, bioeconomy, and sustainability in microalgae-based systems, and emerging technologies and breakthroughs), the book explores the microbiological, physiological, and metabolic aspects of microalgae, microalgal production systems, wastewater treatment and bioremediation using microalgae, CO₂ capture, microalgae harvesting techniques, and extraction of biomolecules from microalgae. It covers a wide range of microalgal compounds and applications of commercial relevance, including food ingredients, proteins and bioactive peptides, polysaccharides, lipids and fatty acids, pigments, sterols, industrial enzymes, volatile organic compounds, and bioactive molecules. The book also discusses applications in food and feed, human health, agriculture, cosmeceuticals, bioplastics, and biofuels, as well as innovative uses such as cultured meat production and photosynthetic materials for biomedical applications. Moreover, it presents and discusses engineering and sustainability tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, process intensification, exergy analysis, industrial-scale production strategies, microalgal biorefineries, and the role of microalgae technologies in the circular bioeconomy and sustainable development.
The coverage of a broad range of potential microalgae processes and products in a single volume makes this handbook an indispensable reference for engineering researchers in academia and industry in the fields of bioenergy, sustainable development, and high-value compounds from biomass, as well as graduate students exploring those areas. Engineering professionals in bio-based industries will also find valuable information here when planning or implementing the use of microalgal technologies.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xxiii 7. Foreword - p. xxxi 8. Part I: Core concepts in microalgae research - p. P1 9. Chapter 1. Microalgae and cyanobacteria-based processes and products: where are we going? - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Microalgae-based processes and products: current state of the research - p. 19 11. Chapter 3. Microalgae culture collections, strain maintenance, and propagation - p. 39 12. Chapter 4. Microalgae cell: morphophysiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects - p. 63 13. Chapter 5. Extremophiles microalgae: promising for biotechnological applications - p. 83 14. Chapter 6. Antarctic microalgae as a promising bioresource for microalgae-based processes and products - p. 95 15. Chapter 7. Microalgae cocultures: concepts and applications - p. 109 16. Chapter 8. Microalgae-based bioprocesses and bioproducts: scientometric evaluation - p. 131 17. Part II: End-to-End Processing in Microalgae-Based Systems - p. P157 18. Chapter 9. Algal bioreactors - p. 159 19. Chapter 10. Photobioreactor design - p. 201 20. Chapter 11. Autotrophic, heterotrophic, and mixotrophic production of microalgae - p. 219 21. Chapter 12. Microalgae production systems - p. 229 22. Chapter 13. Advanced microalgae culture technologies - p. 255 23. Chapter 14. Biological contaminants in large-scale microalgae cultures - p. 271 24. Chapter 15. Water reuse in microalgae cultures: a close look at technological bottlenecks, economic and environmental issues - p. 299 25. Chapter 16. Microalgae-based systems for bioremediation of conventional pollutants - p. 311 26. Chapter 17. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants - p. 329 27. Chapter 18. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae - p. 345 28. Chapter 19. Harvesting, thickening, and dewatering in microalgae cultures: a close look at industrial possibilities - p. 369 29. Chapter 20. Extraction of biomolecules from microalgae - p. 387 30. Chapter 21. Perspectives on the use of deep eutectic solvents in microalgae biotechnology - p. 405 31. Part III: Microalgae-derived molecules and products: diversity, functions, and applications - p. P415 32. Chapter 22. Food-interest compounds in microalgae: gaps in knowledge, current, and future applications - p. 417 33. Chapter 23. Microalgae in functional food development: Bioactive compounds, food applications, and future prospects - p. 427 34. Chapter 24. Microalgae-based ingredients for a new generation of healthy foods - p. 457 35. Chapter 25. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae - p. 471 36. Chapter 26. Bioactive carbohydrates from microalgae - p. 499 37. Chapter 27. Lipids and fatty acids from microalgae - p. 513 38. Chapter 28. Microalgae-based pigments - p. 525 39. Chapter 29. Sterols from microalgae - p. 543 40. Chapter 30. Microalgae-derived industrial enzymes - p. 559 41. Chapter 31. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae - p. 579 42. Chapter 32. Microalgae as probiotics, prebiotics, and metabiotics - p. 599 43. Chapter 33. Biomass and active compounds from microalgae: a promising approach to modulating the human intestinal microbiota - p. 619 44. Chapter 34. Microalgal extracts as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production - p. 637 45. Chapter 35. Microalgae: from traditional foods to haute cuisine and beyond - p. 653 46. Chapter 36. Microalgae as an innovative feed ingredient in monogastric nutrition - p. 669 47. Chapter 37. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics - p. 681 48. Chapter 38. Microalgae as a biostimulant for sustainable agriculture - p. 707 49. Chapter 39. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical applications - p. 719 50. Chapter 40. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae - p. 731 51. Chapter 41. Medicinal properties of microalgae - p. 743 52. Chapter 42. Microalga-based photosynthetic biomaterials for medical applications - p. 757 53. Chapter 43. Biofuels from microalgae: where are we going? - p. 773 54. Chapter 44. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into renewable fuels - p. 793 55. Chapter 45. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuels - p. 811 56. Part IV: From engineering to sustainability in microalgae-based systems - p. P823 57. Chapter 46. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems - p. 825 58. Chapter 47. Process intensification applied to microalgae based processes and products - p. 843 59. Chapter 48. Exergy analysis applied to microalgae-based processes and products - p. 873 60. Chapter 49. Industrial microalgal production—what is new? - p. 887 61. Chapter 50. Integrated microalgal biorefineries for energy and food production - p. 899 62. Chapter 51. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the water-energy-food security nexus - p. 915 63. Chapter 52. Climate-neutral microalgae-based products? - p. 927 64. Chapter 53. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy - p. 945 65. Chapter 54. Bioeconomy of microalgae-based processes and products - p. 953 66. Part V: Emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs in microalgae - p. P967 67. Chapter 55. Recent discoveries of novel microalgae-based molecules with multiple application fields - p. 969 68. Chapter 56. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal performance - p. 985 69. Chapter 57. Engineering microalgae for improving the production of high-value bioproducts - p. 1009 70. Chapter 58. Computational biology tools applied to microalgae-based processes and products - p. 1023 71. Chapter 59. Nanotechnology applications in microalgae-based processes and products - p. 1041 72. Chapter 60. Microalgae for bioregenerative life support in space - p. 1069 73. Index - p. 1107
The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products provides a complete overview of all aspects involved in the production and utilization of microalgae resources at commercial scale. Divided into five parts (foundations of microalgae research, microalgae cultivation and downstream processing, microalgae compounds and their multifaceted applications, engineering, bioeconomy, and sustainability in microalgae-based systems, and emerging technologies and breakthroughs), the book explores the microbiological, physiological, and metabolic aspects of microalgae, microalgal production systems, wastewater treatment and bioremediation using microalgae, CO₂ capture, microalgae harvesting techniques, and extraction of biomolecules from microalgae. It covers a wide range of microalgal compounds and applications of commercial relevance, including food ingredients, proteins and bioactive peptides, polysaccharides, lipids and fatty acids, pigments, sterols, industrial enzymes, volatile organic compounds, and bioactive molecules. The book also discusses applications in food and feed, human health, agriculture, cosmeceuticals, bioplastics, and biofuels, as well as innovative uses such as cultured meat production and photosynthetic materials for biomedical applications. Moreover, it presents and discusses engineering and sustainability tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, process intensification, exergy analysis, industrial-scale production strategies, microalgal biorefineries, and the role of microalgae technologies in the circular bioeconomy and sustainable development.
The coverage of a broad range of potential microalgae processes and products in a single volume makes this handbook an indispensable reference for engineering researchers in academia and industry in the fields of bioenergy, sustainable development, and high-value compounds from biomass, as well as graduate students exploring those areas. Engineering professionals in bio-based industries will also find valuable information here when planning or implementing the use of microalgal technologies.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xxiii 7. Foreword - p. xxxi 8. Part I: Core concepts in microalgae research - p. P1 9. Chapter 1. Microalgae and cyanobacteria-based processes and products: where are we going? - p. 3 10. Chapter 2. Microalgae-based processes and products: current state of the research - p. 19 11. Chapter 3. Microalgae culture collections, strain maintenance, and propagation - p. 39 12. Chapter 4. Microalgae cell: morphophysiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects - p. 63 13. Chapter 5. Extremophiles microalgae: promising for biotechnological applications - p. 83 14. Chapter 6. Antarctic microalgae as a promising bioresource for microalgae-based processes and products - p. 95 15. Chapter 7. Microalgae cocultures: concepts and applications - p. 109 16. Chapter 8. Microalgae-based bioprocesses and bioproducts: scientometric evaluation - p. 131 17. Part II: End-to-End Processing in Microalgae-Based Systems - p. P157 18. Chapter 9. Algal bioreactors - p. 159 19. Chapter 10. Photobioreactor design - p. 201 20. Chapter 11. Autotrophic, heterotrophic, and mixotrophic production of microalgae - p. 219 21. Chapter 12. Microalgae production systems - p. 229 22. Chapter 13. Advanced microalgae culture technologies - p. 255 23. Chapter 14. Biological contaminants in large-scale microalgae cultures - p. 271 24. Chapter 15. Water reuse in microalgae cultures: a close look at technological bottlenecks, economic and environmental issues - p. 299 25. Chapter 16. Microalgae-based systems for bioremediation of conventional pollutants - p. 311 26. Chapter 17. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants - p. 329 27. Chapter 18. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae - p. 345 28. Chapter 19. Harvesting, thickening, and dewatering in microalgae cultures: a close look at industrial possibilities - p. 369 29. Chapter 20. Extraction of biomolecules from microalgae - p. 387 30. Chapter 21. Perspectives on the use of deep eutectic solvents in microalgae biotechnology - p. 405 31. Part III: Microalgae-derived molecules and products: diversity, functions, and applications - p. P415 32. Chapter 22. Food-interest compounds in microalgae: gaps in knowledge, current, and future applications - p. 417 33. Chapter 23. Microalgae in functional food development: Bioactive compounds, food applications, and future prospects - p. 427 34. Chapter 24. Microalgae-based ingredients for a new generation of healthy foods - p. 457 35. Chapter 25. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae - p. 471 36. Chapter 26. Bioactive carbohydrates from microalgae - p. 499 37. Chapter 27. Lipids and fatty acids from microalgae - p. 513 38. Chapter 28. Microalgae-based pigments - p. 525 39. Chapter 29. Sterols from microalgae - p. 543 40. Chapter 30. Microalgae-derived industrial enzymes - p. 559 41. Chapter 31. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae - p. 579 42. Chapter 32. Microalgae as probiotics, prebiotics, and metabiotics - p. 599 43. Chapter 33. Biomass and active compounds from microalgae: a promising approach to modulating the human intestinal microbiota - p. 619 44. Chapter 34. Microalgal extracts as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production - p. 637 45. Chapter 35. Microalgae: from traditional foods to haute cuisine and beyond - p. 653 46. Chapter 36. Microalgae as an innovative feed ingredient in monogastric nutrition - p. 669 47. Chapter 37. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics - p. 681 48. Chapter 38. Microalgae as a biostimulant for sustainable agriculture - p. 707 49. Chapter 39. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical applications - p. 719 50. Chapter 40. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae - p. 731 51. Chapter 41. Medicinal properties of microalgae - p. 743 52. Chapter 42. Microalga-based photosynthetic biomaterials for medical applications - p. 757 53. Chapter 43. Biofuels from microalgae: where are we going? - p. 773 54. Chapter 44. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into renewable fuels - p. 793 55. Chapter 45. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuels - p. 811 56. Part IV: From engineering to sustainability in microalgae-based systems - p. P823 57. Chapter 46. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems - p. 825 58. Chapter 47. Process intensification applied to microalgae based processes and products - p. 843 59. Chapter 48. Exergy analysis applied to microalgae-based processes and products - p. 873 60. Chapter 49. Industrial microalgal production—what is new? - p. 887 61. Chapter 50. Integrated microalgal biorefineries for energy and food production - p. 899 62. Chapter 51. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the water-energy-food security nexus - p. 915 63. Chapter 52. Climate-neutral microalgae-based products? - p. 927 64. Chapter 53. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy - p. 945 65. Chapter 54. Bioeconomy of microalgae-based processes and products - p. 953 66. Part V: Emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs in microalgae - p. P967 67. Chapter 55. Recent discoveries of novel microalgae-based molecules with multiple application fields - p. 969 68. Chapter 56. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal performance - p. 985 69. Chapter 57. Engineering microalgae for improving the production of high-value bioproducts - p. 1009 70. Chapter 58. Computational biology tools applied to microalgae-based processes and products - p. 1023 71. Chapter 59. Nanotechnology applications in microalgae-based processes and products - p. 1041 72. Chapter 60. Microalgae for bioregenerative life support in space - p. 1069 73. Index - p. 1107
