Overview

Microalgae are microscopic algae, typically found in freshwater and marine systems. Microalgae, capable of performing photosynthesis, are important for life on earth; they produce approximately half of the atmospheric oxygen and use simultaneously the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to grow photoautotrophically. The biodiversity of microalgae is enormous and they represent an almost untapped resource. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of microalgae, including microalgal biotechnological applications in nutrition, health and the environment; using microalgae biomass for biodiesel and biofuel production and microalgae for aquaculture.

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Author:   Melanie N Johansen
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 26.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 18.00cm
Weight:   1.084kg
ISBN:  

9781613246252

ISBN 10:   1613246250
Pages:   489
Publication Date:   16 March 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface; Microalgae Biotechnological Applications: Nutrition, Health & Environment; Assessing the Renewability of Biodiesel from Microalgae via Different Transesterification Processes; Toxicity & Removal of Organic Pollutants by Microalgae: A Review; Microalgal Engineering: The Metabolic Products & the Bioprocess; Hydrothermal Carbonization of Microalgae & Other Low Cellulosic Biomass Materials; Investigations on the Use of Microalgae for Aquaculture; Microalgae: The Future of Green Energy; Real-Time Spectral Techniques for the Detection of Buildup of Valuable Compounds & Stress in Microalgal Cultures: Implications for Biotechnology; Microalgae as an Alternative Feed Stock for Green Biofuel Technology; A Critical Review: Microalgal CO2 Sequestration, Which Strain is the Best?; Use of Microalgae as Biological Indicators of Pollution: Looking for New Relevant Citotoxicity Endpoints.

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