Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products
Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds
- 2nd Edition - March 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Mariana Manzoni Maroneze, Maria Isabel Queiroz, Leila Queiroz Zepka
- Language: English
The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds, Second Edition is an essential resour… Read more
The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds, Second Edition is an essential resource for understanding commercial-scale microalgae production and utilization. Covering the fundamentals, processes, products, engineering approaches, and advancements in microalgae technology, this comprehensive guide explores microbiology, metabolic aspects, production systems, wastewater treatment, CO2 capture, and harvesting techniques. It provides detailed insights into biogas, biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, single-cell protein, biofertilizers, and many other microalgal products. Moreover, the book discusses the engineering tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, intensification, techno-economic analysis, biorefineries, and lifecycle assessment.
Finally, it addresses industrial applications and sustainable development, making it invaluable for researchers, students, and professionals in bioenergy, biomass, and high-value compounds. The holistic coverage of microalgae processes and products positions this handbook as a critical reference for engineering and bio-based industry planning.
Finally, it addresses industrial applications and sustainable development, making it invaluable for researchers, students, and professionals in bioenergy, biomass, and high-value compounds. The holistic coverage of microalgae processes and products positions this handbook as a critical reference for engineering and bio-based industry planning.
- Discusses all commercially relevant microalgae-based processes and products as well as future trends
- Explores the main emerging engineering tools applied to microalgae processes, including techno-economic analysis, process integration, process intensification, lifecycle assessment, and exergy analyses
- Presents an updated and expanded version of the first edition, including a new section focused on trends and advancements in microalgae technology
Engineering researchers in academia and industry; graduate students in the field of bioenergy, sustainable development, high-value compounds from biomass; engineering professionals in bio-based industries
Part I: Fundamentals
1. Microalgae biotechnology: A historical perspective to future directions
2. Microalgae cell: Morpho-physiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects
3. Microalgae strains for biotechnological purposes
4. Extremophiles microalgae: A promising for biotechnological applications
Part II: Microalgae-based processes
5. Autotrophic vs. heterotrophic vs. mixotrophic production of microalgae
6. Advanced microalgae cultivation technologies
7. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants
8. Pathogens and predators in large scale microalgal cultures
9. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae
10. Downstream processing of microalgae based in solar thermal energy
Part III: Microalgae-based products
11. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae
12. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae
13. Bioactive polysaccharides from microalgae
14. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics
15. Lipids, fatty acids, and sterols from microalgae
16. Microalgal pigments
17. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae
18. Microalgae as biostimulant for agriculture
19. Microalgae ingredients for the new-generation foods
20. Microalgae as an innovative ingredient in animal nutrition
21. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical industries
22. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuels
23. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into biofuels
Part IV: Engineering approaches applied to microalgal processes and products
24. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems
25. Process intensification applied to microalgae-based processes and products
26. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the food-water-energy security nexus
27. Techno-economic analysis of microalgae-based processes and products for commercial proposals
28. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy
Part V: Trends and advancements in microalgae technology
29. What is the next in microalgae technology?
30. Multi-omics approaches for microalgal applications
31. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal productivity
32. Engineering microalgae for improving the production of high value in microalgae
33. Nanotechnology applications in microalgae-based processes and products
34. Artificial intelligence for high-performance microalgal-based processes
35. Microalgal extract as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production
36. Microalgal-based oral drug delivery system
37. Co-culturing microalgae: From environmental to nutraceutical applications
38. Microalgae-based biohybrid microrobots
39. Microalgae-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications
40. Integration of microalgae technology with traditional industries
41. Regulatory frameworks and standardization of microalgae-based products
1. Microalgae biotechnology: A historical perspective to future directions
2. Microalgae cell: Morpho-physiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects
3. Microalgae strains for biotechnological purposes
4. Extremophiles microalgae: A promising for biotechnological applications
Part II: Microalgae-based processes
5. Autotrophic vs. heterotrophic vs. mixotrophic production of microalgae
6. Advanced microalgae cultivation technologies
7. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants
8. Pathogens and predators in large scale microalgal cultures
9. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae
10. Downstream processing of microalgae based in solar thermal energy
Part III: Microalgae-based products
11. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae
12. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae
13. Bioactive polysaccharides from microalgae
14. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics
15. Lipids, fatty acids, and sterols from microalgae
16. Microalgal pigments
17. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae
18. Microalgae as biostimulant for agriculture
19. Microalgae ingredients for the new-generation foods
20. Microalgae as an innovative ingredient in animal nutrition
21. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical industries
22. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuels
23. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into biofuels
Part IV: Engineering approaches applied to microalgal processes and products
24. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems
25. Process intensification applied to microalgae-based processes and products
26. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the food-water-energy security nexus
27. Techno-economic analysis of microalgae-based processes and products for commercial proposals
28. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy
Part V: Trends and advancements in microalgae technology
29. What is the next in microalgae technology?
30. Multi-omics approaches for microalgal applications
31. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal productivity
32. Engineering microalgae for improving the production of high value in microalgae
33. Nanotechnology applications in microalgae-based processes and products
34. Artificial intelligence for high-performance microalgal-based processes
35. Microalgal extract as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production
36. Microalgal-based oral drug delivery system
37. Co-culturing microalgae: From environmental to nutraceutical applications
38. Microalgae-based biohybrid microrobots
39. Microalgae-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications
40. Integration of microalgae technology with traditional industries
41. Regulatory frameworks and standardization of microalgae-based products
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Eduardo Jacob-Lopes
Prof. Eduardo Jacob-Lopes is currently associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. He has more than 18 years of teaching and research experience. He is a technical and scientific consultant of several companies, agencies, and scientific journals. He has more than 600 publications/communications and has registered 15 patents. His research interest includes biotechnology and bioengineering with emphasis on microalgal biotechnology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, BrazilMM
Mariana Manzoni Maroneze
Dr. Mariana Manzoni Maroneze is currently a researcher at the Institute of Biotechnology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico. She has published more than 65 scientific publications/communications, which include a book, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in national and international conferences, and patents. She acts as a reviewer for several international journals. Her research focuses on microalgae-based process and products.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Institute of Biotechnology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, MexicoMQ
Maria Isabel Queiroz
Dr. Maria Isabel Queiroz is a retired professor at the Department of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande. She has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience. He has published more than 500 scientific publications. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with emphasis on bioprocesses.
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Professor, Department of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, BrazilLQ
Leila Queiroz Zepka
Dr. Leila Queiroz Zepka is currently an Associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). She has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. She has published more than 500 scientific publications/communications, which include 10 books, 50 book chapters, 100 original research papers, 350 research communications in national and international conferences, and 12 patents. She is a member of the editorial board of 5 journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with an emphasis on microalgae-based products.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil