Sustainable Industrial Processes Based on Microalgae

1st Edition - November 1, 2023
Editors: Tomas Lafarga, Gabriel Acien
Language: English
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Sustainable Industrial Processes based on Microalgae addresses the current applications and potential uses of microalgae for processing waste and wastewater streams, along with potential applications of the produced biomass. Each chapter explores the different steps of the subject, from the importance of selecting a robust strain that is able to adapt to harsh and changing environmental conditions, to production and harvesting technologies, and end applications of the produce biomass, namely agriculture and feed production. It covers microalgae biology, common microalgal strains used for waste and wastewater treatment, cultivation strategies, novel extraction techniques, safety issues, and current market opportunities and challenges.

Moreover, the book explores the potential utilization of the produced biomass focusing on industries that show higher potential such as agriculture and feed production.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Chapter 1. Biology and composition of microalgae and cyanobacteria
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Current knowledge
1.3 Future perspectives
1.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2. Advances in microalgae production: why did microalgal biotechnology fall short of expectations?
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Current knowledge
2.3 Future perspectives
2.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3. Improvement of mass transfer in microalgal photobioreactors
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Current knowledge
3.3 Future perspectives
3.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Advances in harvesting and downstream processing of microalgal biomass
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Basics of separation technology
4.3 High-pressure homogenization for microalgae cell disruption
4.4 Spray drying
References
Chapter 5. Microalgae-related wastewater treatment for more sustainable water reuse and nutrient recycling
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Current knowledge
5.3 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Treatment of agro-industrial wastes using microalgae
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Characterization of agro-industrial wastes
6.3 Bioremediation of agro-industrial wastes with microalgae
6.4 Conclusion
6.5 Future perspectives
References
Chapter 7. Flue gas capture using microalgae cultivated in photobioreactors
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Current knowledge
7.3 Future perspectives
7.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 8. Biogas upgrading using microalgae
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current knowledge
8.3 Future perspectives
8.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Microalgae as a source of agricultural products
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Current knowledge
9.3 Future perspectives
9.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 10. Practical approach to the use of microalgae in aquaculture feeds
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Current knowledge
10.3 Future perspectives
10.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 11. Use of microalgae in animal feeds
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Current knowledge/applications
11.3 Future perspectives
11.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Antiviral products derived from microalgae
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Current knowledge
12.3 Future perspectives
12.4 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 13. Production of biofuels from microalgae
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 State of the art
13.3 Applications and future perspective
13.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 14. Sustainability of microalgae-based industrial processes
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Current knowledge
14.3 Future perspectives: moving towards industrial symbiosis
14.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 15. Acceptance of microalgal processes and products
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Current knowledge
15.3 Microalgae bioactive compounds
15.4 Future perspectives
15.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Tomas Lafarga

Tomás Lafarga: Following on from his Master in Chemical Engineering, degree specialization in Biotechnology and Food Science at the University of Almeria in Spain, Tomás Lafarga was awarded with a Teagasc Walsh Fellowship and completed a PhD in Agriculture and Food Science at University College Dublin, one of the leading research-intensive European universities and Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority. Dr Lafarga has over 90 publications on varied aspects of food sustainability and waste management published in high impact factor journals and books and book chapters and over 50 contributions to national and international conferences. He has received several professional scholarships and awards including Juan de la Cierva and Ramón y Cajal fellowships awarded by the Spanish Gobernment and a Wang Shang Fellowship awarded by the International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods on recognition for his outstanding performance in graduate studies and research on nutraceuticals and functional foods. After his PhD, Dr Lafarga worked as a Scientific Researcher in the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) in Lleida and the Department of Chemical Engineering of the University of Almería in Spain. His research lines include the development of novel safe, high-quality, and healthy foods using non-thermal and environmentally-friendly technologies and the revalorization of waste and food co-products to obtain novel ingredients and reduce the environmental impact of food processing. He is a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Food Science and Technology and a scientific member of SOLABIAA and RENUWAL. Dr Lafarga co-edited the book “Cultured Microalgae for the food industry”.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain

Gabriel Acien

Francisco Gabriel Acién-Fernández: Dr Acién-Fernández successfully completed his Doctoral Thesis at the University of Almería in 1996. He is since 1999 a Full Professor at the Department of Engineering of the University of Almeria and instructs in Chemistry, Industrial Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering. Over the last decade, Prof Acién-Fernández has collaborated as a Lecturer at the Universities of Seville and Malaga, both in Spain, and was invited to instruct in numerous specialized courses at prestigious Universities including the Universities of Wageningen, Milan, Xalapa, and Medellin among others. He has also supervised more than 35 Bachelor and Master Projects and directed over 10 Ph.D. Theses. Over the past 20 years, Prof Acién-Fernandez has collaborated with leading groups in the field of microalgae cultivation for biofuel and food applications as well as microalgae-based wastewater treatment. His research lines include the optimization of microalgae cultivation strategies, revalorization of wastewater and food processing co-products, and production of high value-added compounds for food and nutraceutical applications. He has been actively involved as a collaborator, principal investigator, or coordinator in over 30 national and international research projects. Prof Acién published over 200 publications in high impact factor journals and co-authored more than 20 books or book chapters dealing with microalgae biomass cultivation. His research has been presented in over 100 national and international conferences and he is a Member of the Executive Board of prestigious international societies and associations including the International Society for Applied Phycology and the European Algae Biomass Association. He is a member of the Editorial Board of Algal Research and co-edited the book “Cultured Microalgae for the food industry”

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almeria, Spain

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