Microalgae Biotechnology for Development of Biofuel and Wastewater Treatment

This book addresses microalgae, which represent a very promising biomass resource for wastewater treatment and producing biofuels. Accordingly, microalgae are also an expanding sector in biofuels and wastewater treatment, as can be seen in several high-profile start-ups fromaround the globe, including Solix Biofuels, Craig Venter's Synthetic Genomics, PetroSun, Chevron Corporation, ENN Group etc. In addition, a number of recent studies and patent applications have confirmed the value of modern microalgae for biofuels production and wastewater treatment systems.

However, substantial inconsistencies have been observed in terms of system boundaries, scope, the cultivation of microalgae and oil extraction systems, production costs and economic viability, cost-lowering components, etc. Moreover, the downstream technologies and core principles involvedin liquid fuel extraction from microalgae cells are still in their early stages, and not always adequate for industrial production. Accordingly, multilateral co-operation between universities, research institutes, governments, stakeholders and researchers is called for in order to make microalgae biofuelseconomical. Responding to this challenge, the book begins with a general introduction to microalgae and the algae industry, and subsequently discusses all major aspects of microalgal biotechnology, from strain isolation and robust strain development, to biofuel development, refinementand wastewater treatment.

Auteur

Dr. Md. Asraful Alam is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Associate Research Scientist at Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. He is a prolific writer on promoting the use of green energy through news platforms, and has authored over 50 articles, book chapters, etc. In addition, he has participated in several national/international projects promoting biofuel and wastewater treatment using microalgae.

Dr. Zhongming Wang is a Professor at Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a well-known researcher in China for establishing pilot projects on biofuel development from microalgae and other biomass. He has published over 85 articles and book chapters, holds 30 patents, and has successfully completed numerous national/international projects concerning biofuel and wastewater treatment using microalgae and energy biomass.

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This book addresses microalgae, which represent a very promising biomass resource for wastewater treatment and producing biofuels. Accordingly, microalgae are also an expanding sector in biofuels and wastewater treatment, as can be seen in several high-profile start-ups fromaround the globe, including Solix Biofuels, Craig Venter's Synthetic Genomics, PetroSun, Chevron Corporation, ENN Group etc. In addition, a number of recent studies and patent applications have confirmed the value of modern microalgae for biofuels production and wastewater treatment systems.

However, substantial inconsistencies have been observed in terms of system boundaries, scope, the cultivation of microalgae and oil extraction systems, production costs and economic viability, cost-lowering components, etc. Moreover, the downstream technologies and core principles involved in liquid fuel extraction from microalgae cells are still in their early stages, and not always adequate for industrial production. Accordingly, multilateral co-operation between universities, research institutes, governments, stakeholders and researchers is called for in order to make microalgae biofuelseconomical. Responding to this challenge, the book begins with a general introduction to microalgae and the algae industry, and subsequently discusses all major aspects of microalgal biotechnology, from strain isolation and robust strain development, to biofuel development, refinementand wastewater treatment.

Contenu
General Introduction and Nature of Microalgae.- Species and Strain Isolation, Selection & depositions.- The Culture Technology for Freshwater and Marine Microalgae.- Open Pond Culture Systems and Photobioreactors for Microalgal Biofuel Production.- Harvesting and Dewatering Microalgae Biomass for Biofuel Production.- Standard Techniques and Methods for Monitoring of Growth of Microalgae and Their Composition.- Standard techniques for extraction of biofuel and high value products from microalgae biomass.- Progress and challenges in liquid biofuel production from microalgae feed-stocks.- Biodiesel and biobutanol production from microalgae biomass.- Anaerobic digestion of microalgae biomass for methane production.- Manipulation of Microalgal Lipid Production-genetic engineering aspect.- Microalgae and Carbon Sequestration: Role, Strategy and Future Perspectives.- Metabolomics analysis of microalgae for the cellular physiology adjustment to high CO2.- Life cycle assessment of few promising strain for biofuel development.- Microalgae and Wastewater Treatment: Advantages & Disadvantages.- Developing designer microalgae consortia: A suitable approach to sustainable wastewater treatment.- Design considerations of microalgal culture ponds and Photobioreactors for wastewater treatment.- Biosorption of Heavy Metals and Dyes from Industrial Effluents.- Phycoremediation of Nutrients and cogeneration of Microalgal Biomass for biofuel; an Economic Perspective.- Bioremediation and biofuels production from Chlorella sp.: A comprehensive review.