Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources
Prospects for Net Zero Emission
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Pau Loke Show, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Kit Wayne Chew, Renu Geetha Bai
- Language: English
Microalgae Biorefinery and Bioresources: Prospects and Opportunity in Net Zero Emission serves as an essential guide to all aspects of microalgae biorefinery research, offeri… Read more
Description
Description
Finally, this book extends practical guidance for implementing these solutions, catering to researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers navigating the transition to a sustainable future. It will be a valuable guide for anyone interested in the transformative potential of microalgae, including researchers, graduate and post-graduate students, and industry professionals. This book will also be of value to policymakers and decision-makers focused on sustainable resources, production, and the conversion of waste into high-value products.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a roadmap for navigating the Path to Net Zero Emissions
- Presents practical guidance for implementing microalgae into sustainable chemical engineering research and processes
- Offers an in-depth overview of current and emerging technologies for microalgae biorefinery
- Covers advanced techniques for cultivation, harvesting, and processing of microalgae, as well as the biotechnological and process engineering aspects of microalgae biorefinery
- Includes case studies and theoretical overviews of Microalgae Biorefinery Applications
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
2. Microalgae Biology and Cultivation Techniques
3. Advancement of Microalgae Technology in Carbon Sequestration
4. Genetic Engineering for Enhanced Carbon Sequestration
5. Harvesting and Dewatering Strategies
6. Biorefinery Processes and Conversion Technologies
7. Bioenergy Production from Microalgae
8. Value-Added Derivatives and Algal-Based Products from Microalgae Biomass
9. Bioplastic Production from Microalgae: Process and Techniques
10. Smart Farming Practices of Microalgae Technology: Integrating Internet of Things into Microalgae Biorefinery
11. Advancement of Microalgae Consortium in Wastewater Treatment
12. Advancement of Nanotechnology in Microalgae
13. Case Studies: Successful Integration in Industries
14. Life Cycle Assessment and Transitioning Towards Circular Bioeconomy of Microalgae Biorefinery Systems
15. Views in Algal-Biomass Application and Its Product Commercialization: Future Prospects and Challenges
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Pau Loke Show
Pau Loke Show is the Director of the Center of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE), UCSI University, Malaysia. He has also been affiliated with Khalifa University and the University of Nottingham Malaysia as a Professor of Biochemical Engineering. His research focuses on biochemical engineering, bioprocessing and sustainable applications of biotechnology, with particular interest in algae-based technologies. He has held leadership roles in professional and international bioprocessing organizations and has extensive experience in academic and research collaboration. He is also a professional engineer and technologist and he holds many memberships with engineering and higher-education organizations in Malaysia and the UK.
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Kuan Shiong Khoo
Kuan Shiong Khoo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan, where he leads the Algae Bioseparation Research Laboratory. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham Malaysia. His research focuses on both upstream and downstream processing in microalgal biotechnology and biorefinery. His research also integrated areas including the closed-loop recycling of food waste for biochar and biohydrogen production, microalgae cultivation using wastewater, and AI-driven modelling for data analysis and image processing.
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Kit Wayne Chew
Kit Wayne Chew is an Assistant Professor at the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. He obtained his PhD from the University of Nottingham, where he began his research in sustainable bioprocess engineering for food and pharmaceutical products. His current research focuses on algae biotechnology and the development of cost-effective and environmentally friendly methods for synthesizing functional ingredients. His research interests include sustainable bioprocessing and the utilization of algae for value-added applications.
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Renu Geetha Bai
Dr. Renu Geetha Bai is a senior research scientist working at the Chair of Biosystems
Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia. Her current research focus on algal biotechnology which includes waste byproducts utilization (eg: flue gas, torrefaction byproducts), extraction of high value biomolecules from algal resources, development of value added products from algal biomass. Dr. Renu's research interests are biotechnology, nanotechnology, marine algal biomolecules, nanomedicine, anticancer drug delivery, nanotheranostics, metal/carbon- nanomaterials, liposomes, microbiology, molecular biology, tissue engineering, in vitro cell culture (plant, animal, algae), mammalian (cancer & normal) cell culture techniques, environmental engineering, green chemistry, and electrochemical biosensing. Her current research in EMU is a Bluebio co-fund project towards the production of fish feed from microalgae utilizing the flue gas as a waste valorization concept focusing on the circular economy and valorization of biomass.