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Prospects of Algal Bioeconomy

  • 1st Edition - April 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Pau Loke Show, Kit Wayne Chew, Wai Yan Cheah, Kuan Shiong Khoo
  • Language: English

Prospects of Algal Bioeconomy explores the exploitation of algae for a circular economy, showcasing their potential in diverse industries. It offers invaluable insights into harnes… Read more

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Description

Prospects of Algal Bioeconomy explores the exploitation of algae for a circular economy, showcasing their potential in diverse industries. It offers invaluable insights into harnessing algae for a greener tomorrow. Written and edited by a global team of experts in the field of phycology, this book includes chapters on topics such as synergistic benefits of algae and microorganisms, recovery of algal products, and the role of algae in aquaculture and biotechnology. Explore techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessments of algae production, and gain insights into the adaptability and future prospects of this sustainable resource.

Key features

  • Addresses the challenges and prospects of algae utilization
  • Offers practical insights into the economic viability and environmental impact of algae-based processes
  • Emphasizes the adoption of algal circular bioeconomy principles and innovative technologies

Readership

Students, academics, and professionals interested in environmental science, sustainability, and engineering

Table of contents

1. Marine food chain: Algae release of volatile organic carbons

2. Synergistic benefits of algae and microorganisms

3. Algal products recovery using hydrothermal method

4. Advance technologies for sustainable use of algae

5. Low carbon initiative: Microalgae CO2 bioconversion

6. Low carbon initiative: Industrial flue gas recycling using microalgae

7. Algae in aquaculture and biotechnology for circular economy

8. Bio-circular bioeconomy and linear economy

9. Bio-Industrial adaptation

10. Techno-economic analysis

11. Life cycle assessment of algae production for biomass

12. Risk assessment, social adaptability and future prospect

13. Modelling of commercial scale production for algae in environment

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

PS

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.

Affiliations and expertise
Director, Center of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE), UCSI University, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KC

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.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

WC

Wai Yan Cheah

Wai Yan Cheah is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre of Research in Development, Social and Environment (SEEDS), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. She obtained her PhD from Universiti Malaya, where she began her research on microalgae, biorefineries and wastewater management. Her current research focuses on wastewater cultivation and microalgae-based biorefinery applications, including the production of biofuels, bioplastics and other value-added metabolites. Her work contributes to the development of sustainable approaches for integrating microalgae cultivation with wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Centre of Research in Development, Social and Environment (SEEDS), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

KK

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.

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan