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Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications
- 1st Edition - January 6, 2025
- Editors: Ashfaq Ahmad, Syed Salman Ashraf
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 0 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 0 7 - 2
Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in the food and nutraceutical industries. Algae Biotechn… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAlgal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in the food and nutraceutical industries. Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications provides a comprehensive overview of different micro- and macroalgal species, their industrial production processes, and the latest advancements in and applications of algae in biomedical fields.
This book describes advances in the biomedical and nutritional applications of algae achieved during the last decade, identifies gaps in the present knowledge, and proposes research areas for the future. This book covers various aspects of algal biotechnology, from the basics to large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and processing, for a variety of high-value bioproducts. Additionally, it also covers topics such as algal biomaterials, algal medicinal foods, algal production for bio-medicine, as well as applications in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and value-added bioproducts. With contributions from an international array of expert researchers in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, postgraduates, graduate students, and industry professionals.
- Covers basic and applied research on scaling up algal biochemicals for commercial use
- Discusses the underexplored and underutilized health benefits of chemicals derived from marine sources, specifically from algae
- Provides broad coverage of integrated algal biotechnology and engineering for biomedical issues and their solutions
- Provides a roadmap for potential applications of integrated algal biotechnology in dietary supplements and biomedical product
Academics, Researchers, postdoctoral research fellows, graduate students, and industry professionals working in the area of algal biotechnology, medical biotechnology and biomedical engineering for biomedical, health care, and nutrition solutions
1. Microalgae Genetic Engineering for Enhanced High-Value Bioproducts for Biomedical Applications
2. Bioactive compounds in marine microalgae for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications
3. Biomedical Properties of Microalgae for Anticancer, Antiviral, Antibacterial, and Antifungal
4. Microalgae as Health and Disease Prevention Agents
5. Pre-clinical and clinical applications of algal biomedical products
6. Antioxidants from microalgae for nutritional applications
7. Potential of Microalgae-Derived Antioxidants as Human Health Supplements: Nutritional Evaluation and Benefits
8. Sustainable Microalgae-derived Pigments for the Food Industry
9. Microalgae: Natural Active Materials for Biomedical Applications
10. Therapeutic Potential of microalgae-derived innovative Biomaterials
11. Freshwater Microalgae: Promising Food Sources with Nutritional and Functional Properties
12. Nutritional and Functional Microalgae for Human Health
13. Advancements and Prospects in Microalgae-Based Biorefineries: Unlocking the Potential for Carbohydrate-Enriched Biomass, High-Value Products, and Bioactive Compounds
14. Microalgal Protein for Animal Feed: Challenges and Perspectives
15. Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products
16. Scaling up Microalgal Cultures for Sustainable and Nutritional Food Production
17. Optimizing microalgae culture conditions for high-value bioproducts production
2. Bioactive compounds in marine microalgae for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications
3. Biomedical Properties of Microalgae for Anticancer, Antiviral, Antibacterial, and Antifungal
4. Microalgae as Health and Disease Prevention Agents
5. Pre-clinical and clinical applications of algal biomedical products
6. Antioxidants from microalgae for nutritional applications
7. Potential of Microalgae-Derived Antioxidants as Human Health Supplements: Nutritional Evaluation and Benefits
8. Sustainable Microalgae-derived Pigments for the Food Industry
9. Microalgae: Natural Active Materials for Biomedical Applications
10. Therapeutic Potential of microalgae-derived innovative Biomaterials
11. Freshwater Microalgae: Promising Food Sources with Nutritional and Functional Properties
12. Nutritional and Functional Microalgae for Human Health
13. Advancements and Prospects in Microalgae-Based Biorefineries: Unlocking the Potential for Carbohydrate-Enriched Biomass, High-Value Products, and Bioactive Compounds
14. Microalgal Protein for Animal Feed: Challenges and Perspectives
15. Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products
16. Scaling up Microalgal Cultures for Sustainable and Nutritional Food Production
17. Optimizing microalgae culture conditions for high-value bioproducts production
- No. of pages: 392
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 6, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443240065
- eBook ISBN: 9780443240072
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Ashfaq Ahmad
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad is a Research Scientist in the Department of Biological Sciences at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his PhD degree in chemical engineering from the UTP, Malaysia, in May 2018. During his MSc and PhD studies, he worked as a Teaching Assistant and Researcher at the UTP. His research interests include algal biotechnology for bioenergy, environmental remediation, and production of high-value biochemicals.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAESA
Syed Salman Ashraf
Prof. Syed Salman Ashraf is a Professor of biology at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his BSc and MSc degrees in biochemistry from Iowa State University and a doctorate from North Carolina State University. He has worked in biotechnology companies in Toronto (Canada) and North Carolina (United States) for more than 6 years in drug discovery, molecular biology, protein purification, and high-throughput screening. His current research interests lie in the areas of applied microbiology and algal biotechnology
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Acting Chair in Biology, Department of Biology, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE