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The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds, Second Edition is an essential resource for understanding commercial-scale microalgae production and utilization. Covering the fundamentals, processes, products, engineering approaches, and advancements in microalgae technology, this comprehensive guide explores microbiology, metabolic aspects, production systems, wastewater treatment, CO2 capture, and harvesting techniques. It provides detailed insights into biogas, biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, single-cell protein, biofertilizers, and many other microalgal products. Moreover, the book discusses the engineering tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, intensification, techno-economic analysis, biorefineries, and lifecycle assessment. Finally, it addresses industrial applications and sustainable development, making it invaluable for researchers, students, and professionals in bioenergy, biomass, and high-value compounds. The holistic coverage of microalgae processes and products positions this handbook as a critical reference for engineering and bio-based industry planning.

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Author:   Eduardo Jacob-Lopes (Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil) ,  Mariana Manzoni Maroneze (Researcher, Institute of Biotechnology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico) ,  Maria Isabel Queiroz (Retired Professor, Department of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Brazil) ,  Leila Queiroz Zepka, PhD (Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443340826

ISBN 10:   044334082
Pages:   900
Publication Date:   01 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Part I: Fundamentals 1. Microalgae biotechnology: A historical perspective to future directions 2. Microalgae cell: Morpho-physiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects 3. Microalgae strains for biotechnological purposes 4. Extremophiles microalgae: A promising for biotechnological applications Part II: Microalgae-based processes 5. Autotrophic vs. heterotrophic vs. mixotrophic production of microalgae 6. Advanced microalgae cultivation technologies 7. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants 8. Pathogens and predators in large scale microalgal cultures 9. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae 10. Downstream processing of microalgae based in solar thermal energy Part III: Microalgae-based products 11. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae 12. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae 13. Bioactive polysaccharides from microalgae 14. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics 15. Lipids, fatty acids, and sterols from microalgae 16. Microalgal pigments 17. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae 18. Microalgae as biostimulant for agriculture 19. Microalgae ingredients for the new-generation foods 20. Microalgae as an innovative ingredient in animal nutrition 21. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical industries 22. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuels 23. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into biofuels Part IV: Engineering approaches applied to microalgal processes and products 24. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems 25. Process intensification applied to microalgae-based processes and products 26. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the food-water-energy security nexus 27. Techno-economic analysis of microalgae-based processes and products for commercial proposals 28. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy Part V: Trends and advancements in microalgae technology 29. What is the next in microalgae technology? 30. Multi-omics approaches for microalgal applications 31. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal productivity 32. Engineering microalgae for improving the production of high value in microalgae 33. Nanotechnology applications in microalgae-based processes and products 34. Artificial intelligence for high-performance microalgal-based processes 35. Microalgal extract as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production 36. Microalgal-based oral drug delivery system 37. Co-culturing microalgae: From environmental to nutraceutical applications 38. Microalgae-based biohybrid microrobots 39. Microalgae-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications 40. Integration of microalgae technology with traditional industries 41. Regulatory frameworks and standardization of microalgae-based products

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Prof. Eduardo Jacob-Lopes is currently associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. He has more than 18 years of teaching and research experience. He is a technical and scientific consultant of several companies, agencies, and scientific journals. He has more than 600 publications/communications and has registered 15 patents. His research interest includes biotechnology and bioengineering with emphasis on microalgal biotechnology. Dr. Mariana Manzoni Maroneze is currently a researcher at the Institute of Biotechnology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico. She has published more than 65 scientific publications/communications, which include a book, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in national and international conferences, and patents. She acts as a reviewer for several international journals. Her research focuses on microalgae-based process and products. Dr. Maria Isabel Queiroz is a retired professor at the Department of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande. She has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience. He has published more than 500 scientific publications. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with emphasis on bioprocesses. Dr. Leila Queiroz Zepka is currently an Associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). She has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. She has published more than 500 scientific publications/communications, which include 10 books, 50 book chapters, 100 original research papers, 350 research communications in national and international conferences, and 12 patents. She is a member of the editorial board of 5 journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with an emphasis on microalgae-based products.

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