Algae and Aquatic Macrophytes in Cities

Bioremediation, Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts

1st Edition - July 27, 2022
Editor: Vimal Chandra Pandey
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Algae and Aquatic Macrophytes in Cities: Bioremediation, Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts introduces the concept of using the natural ability of plants such as algae and aquatic macrophytes to remediate pollutants from water. The book provides scientists with a green, economical and successful option when tackling rising water pollution. The book's chapters cover a range of areas, including bioremediation, biomass, biofuels and bioproducts during the remediation of polluted water systems. It draws together research from eminent scientists from across the globe and includes case studies to help researchers, students, scientists, stakeholders, policymakers and environmentalists understand and perform their research with greater ease.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About the Editor
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I: Aquatic pollution and bioremediation
Chapter 1: Cities’ water pollution—Challenges and controls
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Water pollution
3: Categories of water pollution
4: Impact of water pollution
5: Socio-economic and environmental challenges
6: Water pollution control
7: Water quality and UN-sustainable development goals
8: Law, policies, and management action
9: Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Aquatic pollution and wastewater treatment system
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Bibliometric survey in SCOPUS database
3: Sources of wastewater
4: Pollution in aquatic species
5: Wastewater treatment technologies
6: Conclusions and recommendations
References
Chapter 3: Integrated phytoremediation approaches for abatement of aquatic pollution and element recovery
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Aquatic pollution and pollutants
3: Phytoremediation
4: Pollutant removal mechanism by aquatic plants
5: Application of macrophytes for the aquatic pollution abatement
6: Application of algal technologies for aquatic pollution abatement
7: Major geo-environmental factors affecting phytoremediation
8: Integrating phytoremediation with energy and element recovery
9: The future prospect of integrated phytoremediation
10: Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Algae-based low-cost strategy for wastewater treatment
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Toxic metal ions as pollutants in wastewater
3: Biosorption as a method of heavy metal ions removal from wastewater
4: Macroalgae as a biosorbent used in wastewater treatment
5: Utilization of the metal-loaded biomass
6: Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Aquatic macrophytes and algae in textile wastewater treatment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Overview of textile industry
3: Nature and characteristics of textile wastewater
4: Textile wastewater treatment processes
5: Role of algae in textile wastewater treatment
6: Role of aquatic macrophytes in textile wastewater treatment
7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Prospects of carbon capture and carbon sequestration using microalgae and macrophytes
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Global carbon cycle
3: Necessity of sequestering carbon
4: Carbon sequestration using microalgae
5: Carbon sequestration using macrophytes
6: Direct carbon sequestration in soil using pyrolytic product
7: Future prospects and conclusion
References
Section II: Biomass and biofuels
Chapter 7: Recent advancements in bioflocculation of microalgae for bioenergy applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Bioflocculation
3: Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Algal biomass pretreatment and developments for better biofuel production
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Challenges to algae-to-biofuel conversion efficiency
3: Algal biomass pretreatment strategies
4: Developments in algal biomass to biofuels
5: Conclusions and perspectives
References
Chapter 9: Opportunities and challenges in algal biofuel
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Economic, environmental, and social challenges and opportunities
3: Conclusions
References
Chapter 10: Biogas production from aquatic biomass
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Anaerobic digestion process
3: Operational parameters
4: Design of the anaerobic digestion process
5: Current developments for biogas production from aquatic biomass
6: Conclusions
References
Section III: Bioproducts
Chapter 11: Recent advances in the production of nutritional products from algal biomass
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Evolution of algae as food
3: Algal biotechnology focusing on nutraceutical production
4: Nutritional components of algae as food ingredients
5: Processing of algal biomass for nutraceutical development
6: Fortification of algal components into food products and its applications
7: Food regulations for algal food additives
8: Market potential of algal nutraceuticals
9: Challenges in algal nutraceutical product development and commercialization
10: Future prospects
11: Conclusion
References
Web references
Chapter 12: Obtaining commodity chemicals by bio-refining of algal biomass
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Lipid fraction from microalgal biomass
3: Carbohydrate fraction from microalgal biomass
4: Protein fraction from microalgal biomass
5: Pigments from microalgal biomass
6: Bio-refinery of microalgal biomass
7: Challenges and future prospect of microalgal bio-refinery
8: Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Seaweed-based fertilizing products
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Seaweeds as a potential raw material for the production of fertilizing products
3: The potential use of seaweeds in sustainable agriculture
4: Seaweed active compounds of agricultural importance
5: Production methods of seaweed-based fertilizing products
6: Seaweeds and fertilizing products according to the Regulation (EU) 2019/1009
7: Literature examples of seaweed fertilizing products
8: Conclusions
References
Chapter 14: Valuable bioproducts from seaweeds obtained by green extraction technologies: Potential health benefits and applications in pharmacological industries
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Bioproducts from seaweeds obtained by green extraction technologies
3: Potential health benefit effects
4: Potential applications in pharmacological industries
5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 15: Nutraceutical and therapeutical potential of Spirulina
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Morphology
3: Biochemical composition
4: Antiviral activity of Spirulina
5: Anticancer activity of Spirulina
6: Role in diabetes mellitus
7: Immunomodulatory properties
8: Antioxidant properties
9: Antibacterial activities of Spirulina
10: Antiinflammatory properties of Spirulina
11: Radioprotective properties of Spirulina
12: Nutritional supplementation
13: Probiotic effects of Spirulina
14: Eye disease prevented by Spirulina
15: Role of Spirulina in immunity
16: Substitute for animal meat
17: Trace metal and micronutrient supplement of Spirulina
18: Conclusion
References
Index

Vimal Chandra Pandey

Dr. Vimal Chandra Pandey is an applied research scientist internationally recognized for his research in the area of Phytomanagement of polluted sites. He is listed as the World's Top 2% Scientists, announced by Stanford University, California, United States, and published by Elsevier BV, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Dr. Pandey's research focuses mainly on the remediation and management of heavy metal-polluted lands and post-industrial lands, using ecologically and socio-economically valuable plants, to regain ecosystem services and support a bio-based economy as phytoproducts. His research interests also lie in fostering phytoremediation for utilizing polluted lands and thereby attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Pandey's phytoremediation work has led to the extension of phytoremediation beyond its traditional application. He is now engaged in exploring commercial phytoremediation with the least risk, minimum input, and low maintenance for the rehabilitation and revegetation of fly ash dumpsite, red mud dumpsite, coal-mined sites, etc. Dr. Pandey worked at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, and the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CSTUP), Lucknow, India. He is the recipient of several awards/honors/fellowships. Dr. Pandey is a member of the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management and the National Academy of Sciences, India. Dr. Pandey has published over 114 scientific articles/book chapters in peer-reviewed journals/books. He is also the author and editor of several books published by Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and CRC Press, with several more forthcoming. Dr. Pandey is Associate Editor/Editor/Academic Editor/Board Member of journals such as Land Degradation and Development; Restoration Ecology; Ecological Processes; Environment, Development, and Sustainability; Ambio; Environmental Management; Discover Sustainability; Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; and PLOS ONE by Wiley/Springer/PLOS. He also worked as a guest editor for many reputed international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Consultant, Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India

Life sciences

Physical sciences & Engineering

Social sciences & Humanities

Health