
Microalgal Biofuels
Sustainable Production, Conversion, and Life Cycle Assessment
- 1st Edition - January 29, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Krishna Kumar Jaiswal, Bhaskar Singh, Amit K. Jaiswal
- Language: English
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Request a sales quoteMicroalgal Biofuels: Sustainable Production and Conversion is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in microalgal biofuels. The book provides systematic coverage of the processes of biofuel production, from microalgae biomass resources to biomass conversion processes and catalytic materials. It delves into the critical topic of sustainability, addressing LCA approaches to evaluate the environmental impacts of microalgal-based biofuels. It provides practical information and guidance on the latest strategies, opportunities, and challenges in the transition to sustainable bioenergy. This is an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and industrial practitioners working on biofuels, biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and biomass conversion.
Divided into four sections, the first section introduces the principles of microalgal biology and cultivation, including an overview of the different types of microalgae, their growth requirements, and the cultivation systems used for large-scale production. The second section explains the conversion of microalgal biomass into biofuels, including biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas, and hydrogen. Each chapter in this section covers a different biofuel pathway, highlighting the technological advancements, challenges, and opportunities for scaling up production. The third section of the book explores the sustainability aspects of microalgal biofuel production, including the use of waste streams and the integration of biofuel production with other industries. This section also covers the LCA approaches used to evaluate the environmental impacts of microalgal biofuels and the strategies for enhancing their sustainability. The fourth and final section of the book examines the commercialization and prospects of microalgal biofuels. This section covers the market potential of microalgal biofuels, the regulatory landscape, and the challenges and opportunities for the industry.
- Presents the latest advancements in microalgal-based biofuel production and sustainability
- Offers comprehensive coverage of microalgal biomass resources, conversion processes, and catalytic materials
- Provides sustainability and environmental impacts using lifecycle assessment (LCA) approaches
- Includes a detailed analysis of the commercialization and prospects of microalgal biofuels
Students, researchers, and industry engineers involved in bioenergy and biofuel. It will include those with an interest in bioenergy, microalgal biofuels, algal biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and biomass conversion, Environmental and sustainability professionals interested in the LCA-focused chapters
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Editors
- Preface
- Section I. Microalgae biomass resources
- Chapter 1. Introduction to microalgal biofuels
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Biofuels and their significance
- 1.2.1 Bioethanol
- 1.2.2 Biodiesel
- 1.2.3 Biogas
- 1.3 Classification of first-, second-, and third-generation biomass for biofuels
- 1.4 Microalgae biofuels
- 1.5 Processes for microalgal biofuel production
- 1.5.1 Mechanical methods
- 1.5.2 Physico-chemical methods
- 1.5.3 Thermochemical methods
- 1.5.4 Biological methods
- 1.6 Approaches to algal farming for biomass generation: Raceway ponds and photobioreactor
- 1.7 Biochemical molecules of microalgae and their applications
- 1.7.1 Biofuels
- 1.7.2 Food supplements
- 1.7.3 Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products
- 1.7.4 Others
- 1.8 The biorefinery approach for biofuels production from microalgae
- 1.9 The transition of microalgae biomass to biofuels: Opportunities and challenges
- 1.10 Conclusions and future scope
- Chapter 2. Strategies for bioenergy and biofuels from algae biomass
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Upstream processing
- 2.2.1 Impact of light-induced stress on lipid production
- 2.2.2 Impact of temperature stress on lipids accumulations
- 2.2.3 Impact of pH-enhanced lipids
- 2.2.4 Impact of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur stress on the lipids
- 2.2.5 Impact of salinity on lipids production
- 2.2.6 Impact of metal stress
- 2.3 The impact of innovative alternative approaches on the production of biofuel in microalgae
- 2.3.1 Two-stage cultivation system
- 2.3.2 Genetic modifications of microalgal strain for biofuel production
- 2.4 Microalgal biomass conversion routes
- 2.4.1 Thermochemical methods
- 2.4.1.1 Torrefaction
- 2.4.1.2 Conventional torrefaction
- 2.4.1.3 Oxidative torrefaction
- 2.4.1.4 Microwave torrefaction process
- 2.4.1.5 Wet torrefaction process
- 2.4.1.6 Pyrolysis
- 2.4.1.7 Fast pyrolysis
- 2.4.1.8 Slow pyrolysis
- 2.4.1.9 Catalytic pyrolysis
- 2.4.1.10 Microwave pyrolysis
- 2.4.1.11 Gasification
- 2.4.1.12 Conventional gasification
- 2.4.1.13 Supercritical water gasification
- 2.4.2 Chemical conversion of algal biomass
- 2.4.2.1 Transesterification
- 2.4.2.2 Microalgal transesterification by acid catalysis
- 2.4.2.3 Enzyme catalysis
- 2.4.2.4 Cosolvent-mediated techniques
- 2.4.2.5 Novel heterogeneous nanocatalysts for microalgal transesterification
- 2.5 Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment
- 2.6 Multiomics approach for biofuel and bioenergy
- 2.7 Future perspective
- 2.8 Conclusion
- Chapter 3. Optimization of photobioreactor and open pond systems for sustainable microalgal biomass production: Challenges, solutions, and scalability
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Cultivation systems for microalgae cultivation
- 3.2.1 Open cultivation systems
- 3.2.1.1 Open raceway ponds
- 3.2.1.2 Unstirred ponds
- 3.2.1.3 Circular ponds
- 3.3 Photobioreactors
- 3.3.1 Tubular photobioreactors
- 3.3.2 Flat-panel PBRs
- 3.3.3 Bubble-column and airlift PBRs
- 3.3.4 Stirred tank reactor
- 3.4 Open ponds versus photobioreactors
- 3.5 Factors affecting microalgae cultivation
- 3.5.1 Light
- 3.5.2 Temperature
- 3.5.3 Aeration
- 3.5.4 pH
- 3.6 Sterilization and contamination control
- 3.7 Scalability
- 3.8 Economic feasibility of OPs and PBRs
- 3.9 Conclusion
- Chapter 4. Noncellulosic and lignocellulosic feedstocks for biofuels
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Noncellulosic feedstocks
- 4.2.1 Bioethanol
- 4.2.2 Biodiesel
- 4.3 Lignocellulosic feedstocks
- 4.3.1 Bioethanol
- 4.3.2 Biomethane
- 4.3.3 Biohydrogen
- 4.4 Microalgae as feedstock
- 4.4.1 Biodiesel
- 4.4.2 Bioethanol
- 4.4.3 Biohydrogen
- 4.5 Challenges
- 4.5.1 Noncellulosic biomass: sustainability concerns
- 4.5.2 Lignocellulosic biomass
- 4.5.3 Microalgae
- 4.6 Future prospects and conclusion
- Chapter 5. The untapped potential of microalgae: From biomolecule synthesis to bioenergy conversion
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Microalgal biomolecules and biochemistry
- 5.2.1 Lipids
- 5.2.1.1 Fatty acids and triacylglycerols
- 5.2.1.2 Polyunstaturated fatty acids
- 5.2.1.3 Sterols
- 5.2.2 Carbohydrates
- 5.3 Genetic engineering and metabolic strategies to enhance microalgal lipids productivity
- 5.3.1 Metabolism of fatty acids
- 5.3.1.1 Kennedy pathway
- 5.3.2 Metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
- 5.4 Microalgal biomolecules in biofuels applications
- 5.4.1 Biobutanol
- 5.4.2 Bioethanol
- 5.4.3 Biomethane
- 5.4.4 Biodiesel
- 5.4.5 Biohydrogen
- 5.5 Challenges and future prospects
- 5.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 6. Biorefinery approach to obtain sustainable biofuels and high-value chemicals from microalgae
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Cultivation of microalgae for biomass
- 6.2.1 Open pond systems
- 6.2.2 Photobioreactors
- 6.3 Harvesting of microalgae
- 6.3.1 Flocculation
- 6.3.2 Chemical flocculation
- 6.3.3 Physical flocculation
- 6.3.4 Bio-flocculation
- 6.4 Biofuels
- 6.4.1 Biodiesel
- 6.4.2 Bioethanol
- 6.4.3 Biohydrogen and biohythane
- 6.4.4 Bio-syngas, biochar, and bio-oil
- 6.4.4.1 Hydrothermal liquefaction
- 6.5 Microalgae as a source of biorefinery
- 6.5.1 Pigments
- 6.5.2 Proteins, peptides, and enzymes
- 6.5.3 Vitamins
- 6.5.4 Pharmaceuticals
- 6.5.4.1 Anticancer activity
- 6.5.4.2 Anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity
- 6.5.4.3 Antibacterial activity
- 6.5.5 Lipids and polyunsaturated fatty acids
- 6.5.6 Bioplastics
- 6.5.7 Environmental valuable products and environmental protection
- 6.5.7.1 Ecologically valuable products
- 6.5.7.2 Wastewater treatment
- 6.5.7.3 Bioremediation
- 6.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 7. Opportunities and challenges in the transition of microalgae biomass to biofuels
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Opportunities in the transition of microalgae biomass to biofuels
- 7.2.1 Phototrophic cultivation
- 7.2.2 Heterotrophic cultivation
- 7.2.3 Mixotrophic cultivation
- 7.3 Strategies in nutrients optimization for overproduction of biomass vis-à-vis lipid production
- 7.3.1 Carbon
- 7.3.2 Nitrogen
- 7.3.3 Phosphorus
- 7.3.4 Sulfur
- 7.4 Strategies of temperature, light, and pH on biofuel production from microalgae
- 7.5 Strategies for bioenergy production from microalgal biomass
- 7.5.1 Thermochemical conversion
- 7.5.1.1 Pyrolysis
- 7.5.1.2 Liquefaction
- 7.5.1.3 Gasification
- 7.5.2 Biochemical conversion
- 7.5.2.1 Anaerobic digestion
- 7.5.2.2 Fermentation
- 7.5.2.3 Photobiological hydrogen production
- 7.5.3 Chemical conversion
- 7.6 Challenges in mass cultivation strategies for the biomass and lipid production in microalgae
- 7.6.1 Raceway pond
- 7.6.2 Flat-panel photobioreactor
- 7.6.3 Tubular photobioreactor
- 7.6.4 Vertical photobioreactor
- 7.7 Downstream processing
- 7.7.1 Harvesting
- 7.7.1.1 Physical methods
- 7.7.1.2 Chemical methods
- 7.7.1.3 Biological methods
- 7.8 Future prospects and conclusion
- Section II. Biomass conversion processes
- Chapter 8. Biochemical conversion and cultivation strategies for microalgae biomass: Challenges and future prospects in biofuel production
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Microalgae for biofuel production
- 8.3 Cultivation strategies for biomass production
- 8.3.1 Open pond cultivation
- 8.3.2 Closed photobioreactors cultivation
- 8.3.3 Raceway ponds cultivation
- 8.3.4 Hybrid cultivation systems
- 8.4 Biomass conversion pathways
- 8.4.1 Biochemical conversion
- 8.4.1.1 Anaerobic digestion of algal biomass
- 8.4.1.2 Fermentation
- 8.4.2 Chemical and thermochemical conversion
- 8.4.2.1 Transesterification
- 8.5 Utilization of microalgae residue
- 8.6 Current challenges and future prospects
- 8.7 Conclusion
- Chapter 9. Microalgae—The future of biofuel: An in-depth analysis of thermochemical conversion, challenges, and opportunities
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Pyrolysis
- 9.2.1 Slow pyrolysis
- 9.2.2 Fast pyrolysis
- 9.2.3 Microwave-assisted pyrolysis
- 9.2.4 Catalytic pyrolysis
- 9.3 Gasification
- 9.4 Hydrothermal liquefaction
- 9.5 Conclusion
- Chapter 10. Microalgal bio-electrochemical system and pretreatment technologies for biohydrogen production
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Working principles of and basic designs of bio-electrochemical system
- 10.2.1 Microbial fuel cells
- 10.2.2 Microbial electrolysis cells
- 10.3 Physical pretreatment
- 10.3.1 Mechanical pretreatment
- 10.3.2 Irradiation methods
- 10.3.3 Pulsed electric field
- 10.4 Thermal pretreatment
- 10.4.1 High-temperature thermal pretreatment
- 10.4.2 Autoclaving
- 10.4.3 Steam explosion
- 10.4.4 Freezing and thawing
- 10.5 Chemical pretreatment
- 10.5.1 Acid treatment
- 10.5.2 Alkali pretreatment
- 10.5.3 Ionic liquid treatment
- 10.6 Biological pretreatment
- 10.7 Hydrogen synthesizing enzymes in microalgal metabolism
- 10.7.1 Hydrogenase enzyme and their roles
- 10.7.2 The role of nitrogenase enzyme
- 10.8 Dark fermentation
- 10.8.1 Bio-photolysis
- 10.8.2 Direct bio-photolysis
- 10.8.3 Indirect photolysis
- 10.8.4 Bio-electrochemical system
- 10.9 Latest advancement in algal hydrogen production using bioelectrochemical system
- 10.10 Microalgal conversion to biohydrogen challenges and prospects
- 10.11 Conclusion
- AI Disclosure
- Chapter 11. Transforming waste: Hydrothermal and biological pathways to generate bioenergy
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Classification of the wastes
- 11.2.1 Food waste
- 11.2.2 Agricultural wastes
- 11.2.3 Microalgal biomass waste
- 11.2.4 Municipal solid waste
- 11.2.5 Municipal liquid waste
- 11.2.6 Industrial effluents
- 11.3 Waste conversion technologies
- 11.3.1 Anaerobic co-digestion
- 11.3.2 Hydrothermal liquefaction
- 11.3.3 Hydrothermal carbonization
- 11.3.4 Supercritical water gasification
- 11.4 Establishment of integrated waste valorizing techniques
- 11.5 Bottlenecks in the commercialization of the processes
- 11.5.1 Technical obstacles
- 11.5.2 Economic feasibility
- 11.5.3 Social and regulatory Acceptance
- 11.6 Conclusions
- Chapter 12. High-value products from microalgae—Unlocking the potential for large-scale commercialization
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 High-value added compounds
- 12.2.1 Lipid
- 12.2.2 Proteins
- 12.2.3 Pigments
- 12.2.4 Food/feed
- 12.2.5 Bioplastics
- 12.3 Recent advancements in the processing technologies
- 12.3.1 Microalgal cultivation and up-streaming technologies
- 12.3.1.1 Bioprospecting of potential microalgal strains
- 12.3.1.2 Optimization of carbon and energy sources
- 12.3.1.3 Nanotechnology-based growth conditions
- 12.3.1.4 Genetic interventions for increased HVAC production
- 12.3.2 Downstreaming technologies for HVAC extraction
- 12.3.2.1 Cell harvesting techniques
- 12.3.2.2 Physical methods for HVAC extraction
- 12.3.2.3 Chemical methods for HVAC extraction
- 12.3.2.4 Biological methods for HVAC extraction
- 12.4 Policy analyses and global market trend of microalgal HVACs
- 12.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Section III. Catalytic materials for biomass to biofuel conversion
- Chapter 13. Trends in biomass conversion: Exploring biochemical, thermochemical, and nanotechnological strategies for biofuel production
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Classification of biomass
- 13.2.1 Wood and woody biomass
- 13.2.2 Herbaceous biomass
- 13.2.3 Aquatic biomass
- 13.2.4 Biomass from animal and human waste
- 13.3 Biochemical conversion pathways
- 13.3.1 The process of fermentation
- 13.3.2 Anaerobic digestion
- 13.3.3 Advantages of biochemical conversion processes
- 13.4 Thermochemical technologies
- 13.4.1 Direct combustion
- 13.4.2 Torrefaction
- 13.4.3 Hydrothermal liquification
- 13.4.4 Pyrolysis
- 13.4.5 Gasification
- 13.5 Nanocatalysts for biomass gasification
- 13.5.1 Catalysts for char gasification
- 13.5.1.1 Effective catalysts
- 13.5.1.2 Role of metallic compounds
- 13.5.1.3 Catalyst poisoning
- 13.5.2 Catalytic tar cleansing
- 13.6 Nanocatalysts for biomass liquefaction
- 13.7 Nanocatalysts for biodiesel production
- 13.8 Conclusion and future prospective
- Chapter 14. Enzymatic deconstruction of complex biomass of microalgae for organic molecules
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Biochemistry of algal biomass
- 14.2.1 Carbohydrates in algal biomass
- 14.2.2 Lipids in algal biomass
- 14.3 Pretreatment of algal biomass
- 14.3.1 Physical pretreatment
- 14.3.1.1 Milling
- 14.3.1.2 Extrusion
- 14.3.1.3 Microwave
- 14.3.1.4 Sonication or ultrasonication
- 14.3.1.5 Pulsed electric field
- 14.3.2 Physicochemical pretreatment
- 14.3.2.1 Hydrothermal
- 14.3.2.2 Pressurized liquid extraction
- 14.3.2.3 Supercritical fluids extraction
- 14.3.2.4 Hydrothermal carbonization
- 14.3.2.5 Chemical pretreatment
- 14.3.2.6 Green pretreatments
- 14.4 Enzymatic deconstruction of algal biomass
- 14.4.1 Enzymatic pretreatment of algal biomass
- 14.4.1.1 Enzymatic conversion of algal polysaccharides to sugars
- 14.4.2 Enzymatic conversion of lipids in algal biomass to biodiesel
- 14.5 Challenges and opportunities
- 14.5.1 Challenges in enzymatic deconstruction of algal biomass
- 14.5.1.1 Future directions for enzyme-assisted deconstruction of algal biomass
- 14.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 15. Catalytic materials for thermochemical conversion processes for microalgal biofuel production
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Catalysts used in thermochemical energy conversion processes
- 15.2.1 Pyrolysis process
- 15.2.2 Hydrothermal carbonization
- 15.2.3 Hydrothermal liquefaction
- 15.2.4 Hydrothermal gasification
- 15.2.5 Biomass chemical looping gasification
- 15.2.6 Fischer–Tropsch process
- 15.3 Conclusion
- Chapter 16. Enhancing lipid productivity in microalgae: Novel approaches for sustainable biofuel production
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Specific algal strains selection
- 16.3 Integrated algal cultivation system
- 16.4 Co-cultivation and consortia systems
- 16.4.1 Microalgae-microalgae co-cultivation
- 16.4.2 Microalgae-bacteria co-culture strategy
- 16.4.3 Microalgae-fungi co-culture strategy
- 16.5 Nutrient recycling
- 16.5.1 Liquid digestate from anaerobic digestion
- 16.5.2 CO2 recycling to boost algal productivity
- 16.6 Genetic engineering
- 16.7 Software tools for scale-up of algal biofuel production
- 16.7.1 Specify software tools for algal biofuel scale-up
- 16.7.2 Strain selection and genetic engineering
- 16.7.3 Cultivation process optimization
- 16.7.4 Harvesting and dewatering
- 16.7.5 Downstream processing
- 16.8 Automation and monitoring
- 16.9 Challenges in microalgal bioenergy production
- 16.10 Future perspectives
- 16.11 Conclusions
- Section IV. Sustainability in algae biofuel production
- Chapter 17. Positive potentials of microalgae-derived biofuels on environmental sustainability
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Potential environmental factors for algal culture
- 17.3 Water footprint and nutrient cycle
- 17.3.1 Water use in algal culture
- 17.4 Potential environmental risks of algal biofuel production
- 17.4.1 Nutrient pollution
- 17.4.2 Impacts on biodiversity
- 17.4.3 Microalgae culture-mediated waterborne pathogenicity
- 17.4.4 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
- 17.4.5 Bacterial and viral pathogens
- 17.5 Minimizing risks associated with waterborne pathogens in microalgae culture and strategies for a safer environment
- 17.5.1 Maintain a controlled environment
- 17.5.2 Monitor culture quality
- 17.5.3 Select resistant algal strains
- 17.5.4 Enhancing microalgae culture resilience through extremophile species selection
- 17.6 Land usage in microalgae production
- 17.6.1 Assessing land usage: A comparative study of microalgae biofuel and energy crops
- 17.6.2 Case study 1
- 17.6.3 Case study 2
- 17.6.4 Optimizing microalgae biofuel production efficiency and land utilization
- 17.7 Environmental assessment of downstream processes
- 17.7.1 Harvesting of microalgae
- 17.7.1.1 Centrifugal harvesting
- 17.7.1.2 Filtration harvesting
- 17.7.1.3 Flocculation
- 17.7.1.4 Harvesting of microalgae through floatation
- 17.7.2 Dewatering
- 17.7.3 Lipid extraction
- 17.8 Downstream process of microalgal biofuel
- 17.8.1 Noncatalytic transesterification
- 17.8.2 Enzymatic transesterification
- 17.8.3 Sustainable biodiesel production: An eco-friendly approach
- 17.8.4 Use of sustainable algae cultivation
- 17.8.5 Optimized extraction
- 17.8.6 Catalysts
- 17.8.7 Methanol or ethanol
- 17.8.8 Energy efficiency
- 17.8.9 Recycling and waste management
- 17.9 Life cycle assessment of microalgae biofuel production
- 17.9.1 GHG emissions in microalgae biofuel production
- 17.9.2 Cultivation system
- 17.9.3 Harvesting and drying
- 17.9.4 Lipid extraction and conversion
- 17.9.5 Feedstock
- 17.9.6 Comparative analysis of greenhouse gas emissions and net energy in diesel and biodiesel fuels
- 17.10 Energy efficiency and renewable resource utilization
- 17.10.1 Energy efficiency in microalgae cultivation
- 17.10.2 Renewable energy sources for algal cultivation
- 17.10.3 Waste stream utilization
- 17.10.4 Harvesting and processing efficiency
- 17.10.5 Co-product utilization
- 17.11 Conclusion and future outlook
- Chapter 18. Microalgal biofuels production and advances in sustainable applications
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Biofuels derived from microalgae
- 18.2.1 Bioethanol
- 18.2.2 Biodiesel
- 18.2.3 Bio-crude oil
- 18.2.4 Pyrolysis oil
- 18.2.5 Bio-jet fuel or bio-aviation fuel
- 18.2.6 Biomethane
- 18.2.7 Biohydrogen
- 18.2.8 Bioelectricity
- 18.3 Processes of microalgal biofuels production
- 18.3.1 Thermochemical conversion
- 18.3.1.1 Hydrothermal liquefaction
- 18.3.1.2 Gasification
- 18.3.2 Biochemical conversion
- 18.3.2.1 Fermentation
- 18.3.2.2 Microalgal microbial fuel cell
- 18.3.3 Chemical conversion
- 18.3.3.1 Transesterification
- 18.4 Potential benefits of microalgae-based biofuels
- 18.5 Challenges and future outlooks
- 18.5.1 Microalgal biodiesel
- 18.5.2 Microalgal bioethanol
- 18.5.3 Microalgal biomethane
- 18.5.4 Microalgal bio-crude oil
- 18.5.5 Microalgal biohydrogen
- 18.5.6 Microalgal pyrolysis oil
- 18.5.7 Microalgal bio-jet fuel or bio-aviation fuel
- 18.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 19. Climate change mitigation potential of algae biofuels
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Carbon sequestration by algae
- 19.2.1 Direct HCO3 uptake by the algae
- 19.2.2 Active transport of carbon dioxide (CO2)
- 19.2.3 Carbonic anhydrase
- 19.3 Crucial role of algae biofuel on terrestrial and marine ecosystem
- 19.4 Mitigation potential of algae over ocean acidification
- 19.5 Algae-based carbon offset programs
- 19.6 Microalgae-based carbon capture and storage (CCS): Integrating physico-chemical, biological, and geological approaches
- 19.7 Renewable energy sources in climate change mitigation
- 19.7.1 Fossil fuel emissions and global warming
- 19.7.2 Global shift toward biofuels
- 19.7.3 Microalgae as a sustainable biofuel source
- 19.7.4 Microalgae in comparison to traditional energy sources
- 19.8 Microalgae based biofuel for climate-resilient waste management and pollution mitigation
- 19.9 Life cycle analysis of algae biofuel production
- 19.9.1 Environmental impacts of algae biofuel
- 19.9.1.1 Energy use
- 19.9.1.2 Biodiversity
- 19.9.2 Reduction of greenhouse gases through algal biofuels
- 19.9.3 Algae biofuels in global climate agreements
- 19.9.4 Bio-capture of carbon by microalgae
- 19.10 Conclusion
- Chapter 20. Sustainability certifications and standards for algae biofuel production
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Considerations in sustainability certifications of algae biofuel production
- 20.3 Evaluating the ecological and environmental impacts of land-based and sea-based algae biofuel production
- 20.3.1 Land-based algae biofuel production
- 20.3.1.1 Nutrient opportunities in land-based algae biofuel production
- 20.3.1.2 Risks associated with land-based algae biofuel production
- 20.3.2 Sea-based algae biofuel production
- 20.3.2.1 Opportunities in sea-based algae biofuel production
- 20.3.2.2 Risks in sea-based algae biofuel production
- 20.4 Enhancing carbon capture efficiency in algae-based biofuel production: Advantages, challenges, and future perspectives
- 20.5 Obstacles and potential hazards linked to CO2 in algae cultivation
- 20.5.1 A variety of greenhouse gases present in combustion gas: Prospects for algae cultivation
- 20.5.2 Potential hazards related to greenhouse gas emissions in the production of algae biofuels
- 20.6 Water usage in the production of algae-based biofuels potential: Drawbacks and prospects
- 20.6.1 Opportunities
- 20.6.2 Potential hazards related to water usage in the production of algae biofuels
- 20.7 Genetically modified organisms in the production of algae-based biofuels: Prospects and potential risks
- 20.7.1 Opportunities
- 20.7.2 Risks
- 20.8 Potential hazards associated with the use of genetically modified organisms in the production of algae biofuels
- 20.8.1 Key challenges
- 20.9 Adapted sustainability criteria for algae biofuel production in developing nations
- 20.9.1 Opportunities
- 20.9.2 Challenges and observations
- 20.10 Risks associated with algae biofuel production in developing countries
- 20.10.1 Forced displacement and social equity
- 20.10.2 Environmental and resource impacts
- 20.10.3 Labor rights and environmental protections
- 20.10.4 Knowledge gaps in algae technology for sustainable applications
- 20.10.5 Economic viability
- 20.10.6 Environmental safety
- 20.10.7 Effects on local ecosystem
- 20.11 Conclusions and prospects
- Chapter 21. Microalgal biofuels exploration—Current status, technological innovations, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability challenges: A case study
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Policy and regulatory landscape
- 21.2.1 Case study: Biofuel policy of Brazil
- 21.2.2 Case study: Biofuel policy of U.S.
- 21.2.3 Case study: Biofuel policy of India
- 21.3 Efficiency metrics and sustainability standards
- 21.3.1 Efficiency metrics in microalgal biofuel production
- 21.3.1.1 Biomass productivity
- 21.3.1.2 Lipid productivity
- 21.3.1.3 Biofuel yield
- 21.3.1.4 Carbon sequestration efficiency
- 21.3.1.5 Water use efficiency
- 21.3.1.6 Land use efficiency
- 21.3.1.7 Energy return on investment
- 21.3.1.8 Nutrient use efficiency
- 21.3.1.9 Harvesting and extraction efficiency
- 21.3.2 Environmental Impact Assessment: significance of Sustainability Standards
- 21.3.3 Analyzing cost-effectiveness in microalgal Biofuels
- 21.4 High blending mandates
- 21.4.1 Regional variations in high Blending mandates
- 21.4.2 Effects on market dynamics
- 21.4.3 Impact on production strategies
- 21.4.4 Sustainability implications of high Blending
- 21.5 Industrial perspective
- 21.5.1 Challenges faced by microalgal Biofuel producers
- 21.5.2 Innovation in production strategies
- 21.5.2.1 Utilizing genetic engineering to enhance the biosynthesis of a specific cellular component
- 21.5.2.2 Advancement in economical and efficient cell disruption techniques
- 21.5.2.3 Exploration of substitutes for organic solvents in biorefinery development
- 21.5.2.4 Conversion of proteins into biofuels by manipulating nitrogen flux through engineering
- 21.6 Utilization of wasteland and wastewater
- 21.6.1 Case study of the U.S. For microalgae-based biofuel production using wastewater
- 21.6.2 Case study of Brazil for microalgae-based biofuel production using wastewater
- 21.7 Conclusion
- Chapter 22. Application of biosynthesized nanocatalysts in microalgae biofuel conversion processes: Challenges, technological advances, and environmental impacts
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Nanomaterial in microalgal biofuels processes
- 22.3 Biosynthesis of nanomaterials and nanocatalysts
- 22.4 Microalgal biofuels and production processes
- 22.4.1 Thermochemical conversion
- 22.4.1.1 Direct combustion
- 22.4.1.2 Gasification
- 22.4.1.3 Pyrolysis
- 22.4.1.4 Thermochemical liquefaction
- 22.4.1.5 Challenges, technological advances, and environmental impact of the thermochemical conversion process
- 22.4.2 Biochemical conversion
- 22.4.2.1 Anaerobic digestion
- 22.4.2.2 Photobiological hydrogen production
- 22.4.2.3 Microalgal biomass-to-biodiesel
- 22.5 Role of biosynthesized nanocatalysts in microalgal biofuel processes
- 22.6 Performance, environmental, and economic impact of the nanocatalyst in the production of microalgae biofuels
- 22.7 Challenges and future outlooks
- 22.8 Conclusion
- Chapter 23. Advancing sustainability: Microalgae biofuels in the circular bioeconomy
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Comparing microalgae to conventional oil crops
- 23.3 Microalgae biofuels production
- 23.3.1 Strain selection
- 23.3.2 Upstream processing
- 23.3.2.1 Nutrient requirements and recycling
- 23.3.3 Downstream processing
- 23.3.3.1 Biomass harvesting and dewatering
- 23.3.3.2 Biomass pretreatment or cell disruption
- 23.3.3.3 Lipid extraction from biomass
- 23.3.3.4 Biofuel conversion technologies
- 23.3.3.5 Recovery of co-products or biomass valorization
- 23.4 Opportunities and challenges of microalgae biofuels
- 23.4.1 Advantages
- 23.4.2 Challenges and limitations
- 23.4.2.1 Technological and economic challenges
- 23.4.2.2 Sustainability challenges
- 23.5 Environmental impacts
- 23.5.1 Carbon footprint and GHG emission reduction
- 23.5.2 Water- and land-use efficiency
- 23.5.3 Biodiversity and ecological considerations
- 23.6 Economic and social implications
- 23.6.1 Market potential and competitiveness
- 23.6.2 Employment opportunities
- 23.6.3 Socioeconomic impact on local communities
- 23.7 Technological advancements and innovations
- 23.8 Regulatory and policy landscape of microalgae biofuels
- 23.8.1 Current regulations and incentives
- 23.8.2 Environmental and safety standards
- 23.8.2.1 Environmental standards
- 23.8.2.2 Safety standards
- 23.8.2.3 Sustainability certification and labeling
- 23.8.3 Policy recommendations for promoting microalgae biofuels
- 23.9 Future perspectives
- 23.10 Conclusion
- Chapter 24. Exploration of marine microalgae as sustainable feedstock for lipid extraction and biofuel production
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Lipid extraction techniques from marine microalgae
- 24.2.1 Mechanical/physical methods
- 24.2.2 Chemical methods
- 24.3 Types of biofuel production from microalgal lipids
- 24.3.1 Biodiesel
- 24.3.2 Pyrolysis oil
- 24.4 Green microalgae in biofuel production
- 24.5 Advances in cultivation strategies for enhanced lipid production
- 24.6 Future prospects and challenges in marine microalgae-based biofuel
- 24.7 Conclusion
- Chapter 25. Exploring the conversion technologies and economic viability of biofuel production from waste feedstocks
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Feedstocks for biofuel production
- 25.2.1 Agricultural waste residue
- 25.2.2 Forestry biomass
- 25.2.3 Municipal solid waste
- 25.2.4 Waste cooking oil
- 25.2.5 Algal biomass
- 25.3 Bioenergy conversion technologies
- 25.3.1 Gasification
- 25.3.2 Torrefaction
- 25.3.3 Liquefaction
- 25.3.4 Pyrolysis
- 25.3.5 Anaerobic digestion
- 25.3.6 Alcoholic fermentation
- 25.3.7 Transesterification
- 25.4 Financial and economic aspect
- 25.5 Biofuel policy
- 25.6 Conclusion
- Chapter 26. Potential transformation of biowaste generated in religious institutions through various conversion techniques into carbon-neutral zero-waste biofuel
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 Role of microalgae in waste conversion
- 26.3 Biomass waste and types of bio-wastes
- 26.3.1 Lignocellulosic biomass waste
- 26.3.2 Organic solid waste: A diverse feedstock-
- 26.3.3 Liquid biomass waste: A fluid resource
- 26.4 Waste to energy conversion processes
- 26.4.1 Thermochemical methods: Unlocking energy through heat
- 26.4.2 Biochemical methods: Microorganisms as waste transformers
- 26.4.3 Solid organic waste conversion: Turning waste into valuables
- 26.4.4 Liquid waste conversion: Tapping into liquid resources
- 26.5 The imperative of waste biorefineries
- 26.5.1 Organic waste biorefineries: Unlocking value from food and agricultural waste
- 26.5.2 Lignocellulosic biomass waste biorefineries: a sustainable path for biofuels
- 26.6 Integration of biorefinery system
- 26.6.1 Integration by feedstocks: diversifying resource inputs
- 26.6.2 Integration by products, byproducts, and waste: minimizing waste, and maximizing value
- 26.6.3 Integration by platforms: expanding the toolkit
- 26.6.4 Integration by process: enhancing efficiency through synergy
- 26.6.5 Integration by industries: bridging sectors for sustainability
- 26.7 Future scope
- 26.8 Conclusion
- Chapter 27. Eco-friendly biofuels derived from microalgae—Production processes: The future of renewable energy
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 Microalgae cultivation strategies for the cellular lipids and biodiesel production
- 27.2.1 Phototrophic cultivation
- 27.2.1.1 Sources of light
- 27.2.1.2 Light emitting diodes
- 27.2.1.3 Natural sunlight
- 27.2.1.4 Combination of OF-solar/multi-LED with solar panel/wind power generator
- 27.2.2 Heterotrophic cultivation
- 27.2.3 Mixotrophic mode
- 27.2.4 Photoheterotrophic
- 27.2.5 Lipid extraction
- 27.2.5.1 Lipid extraction methods
- 27.2.6 Transesterification for the production of biodiesel
- 27.3 Biogas production from microalgae
- 27.3.1 Anaerobic digestion of microalgae biomass
- 27.3.2 Techniques for enhancing anaerobic digestion
- 27.3.3 Pretreatment methods
- 27.3.4 Co-digestion of microalgal biomass
- 27.3.5 Starvation of nutrients for the production of biogas
- 27.4 Biohydrogen production from microalgae
- 27.4.1 Biophotolysis for the production of microalgae H2
- 27.4.2 Production of indirect photolysis H2
- 27.4.3 Microalgae biomass fermentation to produce DF-H2 and PF-H2
- 27.4.4 Photofermentation
- 27.4.5 Dark fermentation
- 27.4.6 Photofermentation-dark fermentation-H2 synthesis
- 27.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 29, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 450
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443241109
- eBook ISBN: 9780443241116
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Krishna Kumar Jaiswal
Dr. Krishna Kumar Jaiswal obtained his Ph.D. in Green Energy Technology and postdoctoral experiences with a broad area of research in bioenergy and biofuels. He is working as an Assistant Professor at Pondicherry University, India. Dr. Krishna's research and teaching focus on bioprocess engineering, nanotechnology, and biofuels technologies in the Department of Green Energy Technology. He is actively researching and developing new technologies for bioprocessing and biofuels. He is also a subject expert for the National Testing Agency (Govt. of India), India. He has published over 65+ research papers in reputed journals and is an active life member of several renowned scientific societies, an editorial board member, and a reviewer of several reputed scientific journals. He also serves as a member of Boards of Studies, various Doctoral Committees, and other Administrative Positions for different Universities.
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Amit K. Jaiswal
Dr. Amit K. Jaiswal is an esteemed academic and researcher currently serving as a Lecturer at the School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)—City Campus, Ireland. Recognised globally for his scholarly contributions, Dr Jaiswal has been recognised among the top 1% of the world’s most cited academics in 2023 and 2024 by Clarivate Analytics, a distinction given to researchers who have demonstrated exceptional influence in their fields over the past decade. In addition, Stanford University has listed him among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for four consecutive years (2021–24). Dr Jaiswal’s research focuses on converting lignocellulosic biomass and algae (micro- and macroalgae) into biofuels, biomaterials, and biochemicals through innovative process development, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment. He brings extensive expertise in bio-based materials, such as lignin and microcellulose/nanocellulose, and their applications in sustainable food packaging, water purification, and adhesives. His proficiency in green extraction techniques, including deep eutectic solvents (DES) and ultrasound-assisted processes, enables the valorisation of agri-food biomass into high-value products. With more than 125 peer-reviewed publications, 50 book chapters, and five edited books, Dr. Jaiswal’s contributions to scientific literature have significantly impacted food science and biotechnology. His work has received over 10,000 citations, with an h-index exceeding 50. He also serves on the editorial boards of key international journals, including Food Quality and Safety (Oxford University Press), Foods, Biomass (MDPI) and JSFA Reports (Wiley).