Overview

Innovations in the Blue Economy: Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation explores the latest technologies, advancements, and ongoing research surrounding the sustainable cultivation of microalgae and seaweed. Cultivation strategies, challenges, applications, products, and regulatory considerations are covered through an interdisciplinary lens to provide readers with a holistic understanding. Written by a globally diverse network of experts, the book is systematically structured to be accessible to readers across multiple sectors. Chapters describe the biology, diversity, and vital ecological roles of various microalgal and seaweed species and explore differing cultivation systems, emphasizing the critical aspects of site selection and ecosystem compatibility. Cultivation strategies are also described and illustrated through applied case studies that showcase successful large-scale cultivation initiatives. Final chapters consider regulatory landscapes and multifaceted hurdles to sustainable industry scale-up and provide innovative solutions and research gaps for industry consideration. This is an essential read for algal aquaculturists, bioengineers, and students of marine biology and biotechnology.

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Author:   José Carlos Magalhães Pires, PhD (Universidade do Porto, Portugal)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
ISBN:  

9780443334924

ISBN 10:   0443334927
Pages:   564
Publication Date:   27 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Applications of Microalgae and Seaweed 2. Biology and Diversity of Microalgae and Seaweed 3. Advances in Genetic Engineering, Breeding, and Molecular Tools across Micro- and Macroalgae 4. Environmental Factors Influencing Cultivation 5. Cultivation Systems of Microalgae 6. Cultivations Systems of Seaweed 7. Cultivation Strategies for Added-Value Products 8. Bioremediation Potential of Microalgae and Seaweed 9. Challenges in Sustainable Cultivation 10. Innovative Cultivation Solutions and Technologies 11. New Extraction and Characterization Techniques for Bioactive Algal Compounds 12. Regulatory and Policy Considerations 13. Industrial Practices Using Algae for Environmental Services 14. Case Studies of Large-Scale Cultivation 15. Research Gaps and Future Directions

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Author Information

Dr. José Carlos Magalhães Pires is a Senior Researcher at the University of Porto, Portugal. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the same institution and has over 18 years of experience in teaching and research within the fields of environmental sciences and process systems engineering. His research interests include process modeling and optimization, sustainable microalgal cultivation strategies, bioreactor design, and the applications of microalgae in water treatment, CO2 capture and bioenergy production.

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