Algal Biorefineries and the Circular Bioeconomy

Our society currently faces insurmountable challenges in the areas of food and energy in the face of increasing global population and diminishing natural resources as well as growing environmental and economic concerns, such as global warming, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Algae offer a way to deal with these challenges and concerns for both sustainable and environmentally friendly bioenergy production and in the food sector through the development of crucial algal biorefineries. This book offers complete coverage of microalgae refineries, including biology, production techniques, biotechnological applications, economic perspectives of applications, and environmental effects of microalgae cultivation. It also summarizes the strategies and future perspectives of microalgal refineries to with circular bioeconomy concepts. It covers downstream and upstream steps of algal refineries for production algal biomass, which provide several socioeconomic benefits. The book also discusses the algal bioremediation approach for clean and sustainable development. Primary audience will be researchers and academicians in biological and biochemical engineering and professionals looking for up to date knowledge on microalgal biorefineries.

Provides a concise introduction to the science, biology, technology and application of algae
Explains the major research streams of microalgae structures and its pathways
Explores the potential application of microalgae for socioeconomic benefits
Discusses the algal bioremediation approach for clean and sustainable development
Covers downstream and upstream steps of algal refinery for production of algal biomass, which has several socioeconomic benefits