Valorization of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment
- 1st Edition - August 23, 2022
- Editors: Suhaib A. Bandh, Fayaz A. Malla
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 8 6 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 4 6 7 - 3
Valorization of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment provides tools, techniques, data and case studies to demonstrate the use of algal biomass in the production of valuable… Read more
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Request a sales quoteValorization of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment provides tools, techniques, data and case studies to demonstrate the use of algal biomass in the production of valuable products like biofuels, food and fertilizers, etc. Valorization has several advantages over conventional bioremediation processes as it helps reduce the costs of bioprocesses. Examples of several successfully commercialized technologies are provided throughout the book, giving insights into developing potential processes for valorization of different biomasses. Wastewater treatment by microalgae generates the biomass, which could be utilized for developing various other products, such as fertilizers and biofuels.
This book will equip researchers and policymakers in the energy sector with the scientific methodology and metrics needed to develop strategies for a viable transition in the energy sector. It will be a key resource for students, researchers and practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge on energy planning, wastewater treatment and current and future trends.
- Presents a detailed coverage of the tools and techniques for valarization of algal biomass
- Includes detailed updates on the Life Cycle Assessment of microalgal wastewater treatment and biomass valorization, its challenges, prospectus, regulations and policies
- Provides case studies of real-life examples for researchers to replicate and learn from
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Chapter 1. Scientometric analysis of microalgae wastewater treatment
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Methodology
- 1.3 Results and discussion
- 1.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Scientometric analysis of consortium-based wastewater treatment
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Materials and methods
- 2.3 Results
- 2.4 Conclusion
- Appendix A
- References
- Chapter 3. Metabolic engineering of algal strains for enhancing wastewater treatment
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Genetic modification of algae to enhance wastewater treatment
- 3.3 Genetic engineering in algae for enhanced nutrient removal
- 3.4 Selection of marker genes
- 3.5 Reporter and promoter genes
- 3.6 Limitations in the field of genetically engineered algae
- 3.7 Future prospective
- 3.8 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4. Lab-scale to commercial-scale cultivation of microalgae
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Cultivation of microalgae on a lab-scale
- 4.3 Commercial-scale production systems
- 4.4 Commercial microalgae and processes
- 4.5 Challenges in scaling up
- 4.6 Commercial-scale outdoor culture
- 4.7 Strain selection
- 4.8 Contaminants and diseases
- 4.9 Online and daily monitoring
- 4.10 Regulations and standards
- References
- Chapter 5. Valorization of microalgal biomass for biofuels
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Microalgae-based biofuels
- 5.3 Downstream processing for biofuels production
- 5.4 Life cycle analysis and techno-economic aspects of microalgal biofuels
- 5.5 Challenges and prospects for cost-effective biofuels
- 5.6 Conclusions
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 6. Valorization of microalgal biomass for food
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Products derived from microalgae
- 6.3 Microalgae as human food
- 6.4 Parameters influencing the production of biomass
- 6.5 Processing
- 6.6 Cultivation
- 6.7 Cultivation systems
- 6.8 Need for pretreatment
- 6.9 Pretreatment
- 6.10 Harvesting/dewatering techniques
- 6.11 Extraction
- 6.12 Conclusions
- 6.13 Future perspective
- References
- Chapter 7. Valorization of microalgal biomass for fertilizers and nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Biofertilizer from microalgal biomass
- 7.3 Nanoparticles from microalgal biomass
- 7.4 Challenges and perspective
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 8. Life cycle assessment of wastewater treatment by microalgae
- Abstract
- 8.1 Background
- 8.2 Wastewater: composition, environmental impacts, and phases of wastewater treatment
- 8.3 Algal features and their potentiality in wastewater treatment
- 8.4 Life cycle assessment
- 8.5 Life cycle assessment of wastewater treatment by microalgae
- 8.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9. Life cycle assessment of microalgal biomass for valorization
- Abstract
- 9.1 Microalgae-based biorefinery and different routes
- 9.2 Life cycle assessment as a strategic tool for environmental feasibility analysis
- 9.3 Life cycle assessment in the context of microalgae biorefinery
- 9.4 Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
- 9.5 Challenges and opportunities in the light of life cycle assessment
- References
- Chapter 10. Biorefinery and bioremediation potential of microalgae
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Microalgae-based biofuels and green energy production
- 10.3 Microalgal food and feed applications
- 10.4 Biofertilizers
- 10.5 Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and microalgal bioplastics
- 10.6 Bioremediation potential of microalgae
- 10.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 11. Recent developments and challenges: a prospectus of microalgal biomass valorization
- Abstract
- 11.1 Historical perspective of microalgal biomass utilization
- 11.2 Wastewater as culture medium
- 11.3 Main valorization routes of wastewater-grown microalgal biomass: recent developments
- 11.4 Challenges and opportunities for wastewater-grown microalgal biomass valorization
- References
- Chapter 12. Nonconventional treatments of agro-industrial wastes and wastewaters by heterotrophic/mixotrophic cultivations of microalgae and Cyanobacteria
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Heterotrophic and mixotrophic culture of microalgae and Cyanobacteria versus autotrophy
- 12.3 Heterotrophic/mixotrophic cultivations of microalgae and Cyanobacteria in agro-industrial wastes and wastewaters
- 12.4 Conclusions and future prospects
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Ecological and environmental services of microalgae
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Microalgae—a multifaceted microorganism
- 13.3 Ecological services of microalgae
- 13.4 Environmental services of microalgae
- 13.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 14. Valorization of microalgae for biogas methane enhancement
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Microalgae-mediated biogas methane enrichment
- 14.3 Factors affecting biogas upgrading and lipid production
- 14.4 Biogas methane enrichment with wastewater treatment
- 14.5 Economics in biogas enrichment
- 14.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 15. Aquatic microalgal biofuel production
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Factors affecting the microalgae growth rate
- 15.3 Feedstock harvesting
- 15.4 Algae biofuels and conversion process
- 15.5 Approaches to increase algal biofuel production
- 15.6 Economic prospects of microalgal biofuels
- 15.7 Engine performance and emission characteristics using algal biofuel
- 15.8 Global algal biofuel activities
- 15.9 Challenges and future perspective of biofuel production from algal biomass
- References
- Chapter 16. Algal cultivation in the pursuit of emerging technology for sustainable development
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Internet of Things applied in microalgae biorefinery
- 16.3 Machine learning in microalgae cultivation and harvesting
- 16.4 Artificial intelligence in microalgae genetic engineering
- 16.5 Conclusions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 388
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 23, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323918695
- eBook ISBN: 9780323914673
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