Innovations in the Blue Economy: Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation explores the latest technologies, advancements, and ongoing research surrounding the sustainable cultivation of microalgae and seaweed. Cultivation strategies, challenges, applications, products, and regulatory considerations are covered through an interdisciplinary lens to provide readers with a holistic understanding. Written by a globally diverse network of experts, the book is systematically structured to be accessible to readers across multiple sectors. Chapters describe the biology, diversity, and vital ecological roles of various microalgal and seaweed species and explore differing cultivation systems, emphasizing the critical aspects of site selection and ecosystem compatibility.
Cultivation strategies are also described and illustrated through applied case studies that showcase successful large-scale cultivation initiatives. Final chapters consider regulatory landscapes and multifaceted hurdles to sustainable industry scale-up and provide innovative solutions and research gaps for industry consideration. This is an essential read for algal aquaculturists, bioengineers, and students of marine biology and biotechnology.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xvii 8. About the editor/author - p. xxi 9. Foreword - p. xxiii 10. Preface - p. xxv 11. Acknowledgments - p. xxvii 12. Chapter 1. Biology and diversity of microalgae and seaweeds - p. 1 13. Chapter 2. Advances in breeding and genetic engineering in micro- and macro-algae - p. 53 14. Chapter 3. Environmental factors influencing cultivation - p. 101 15. Chapter 4. Cultivation systems of microalgae - p. 123 16. Chapter 5. Cultivation systems of seaweed - p. 149 17. Chapter 6. Cultivation strategies for added-value products - p. 169 18. Chapter 7. Bioremediation potential of microalgae and seaweed - p. 199 19. Chapter 8. Challenges in sustainable cultivation - p. 235 20. Chapter 9. Innovative cultivation solutions and technologies - p. 253 21. Chapter 10. Unlocking algal biomass potential: Advances in cell disruption methods for biotechnological applications - p. 297 22. Chapter 11. Aqueous extraction and characterization of bioactive algal compounds: From nutritional evaluation to biological analysis - p. 345 23. Chapter 12. Extraction of bioactive compounds from algae using organic solvents: Techniques and approaches for nutritional and biomolecular characterization - p. 395 24. Chapter 13. Sustainable development of marine macroalgae production: Policy and governance considerations - p. 427 25. Chapter 14. Industrial practices using algae for environmental services - p. 451 26. Chapter 15. Case studies of large-scale cultivation in silico approaches for economic evaluations photobioreactor operation - p. 483 27. Chapter 16. Research gaps and future directions - p. 503 28. Index - p. 529
Innovations in the Blue Economy: Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation explores the latest technologies, advancements, and ongoing research surrounding the sustainable cultivation of microalgae and seaweed. Cultivation strategies, challenges, applications, products, and regulatory considerations are covered through an interdisciplinary lens to provide readers with a holistic understanding. Written by a globally diverse network of experts, the book is systematically structured to be accessible to readers across multiple sectors. Chapters describe the biology, diversity, and vital ecological roles of various microalgal and seaweed species and explore differing cultivation systems, emphasizing the critical aspects of site selection and ecosystem compatibility.
Cultivation strategies are also described and illustrated through applied case studies that showcase successful large-scale cultivation initiatives. Final chapters consider regulatory landscapes and multifaceted hurdles to sustainable industry scale-up and provide innovative solutions and research gaps for industry consideration. This is an essential read for algal aquaculturists, bioengineers, and students of marine biology and biotechnology.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xvii 8. About the editor/author - p. xxi 9. Foreword - p. xxiii 10. Preface - p. xxv 11. Acknowledgments - p. xxvii 12. Chapter 1. Biology and diversity of microalgae and seaweeds - p. 1 13. Chapter 2. Advances in breeding and genetic engineering in micro- and macro-algae - p. 53 14. Chapter 3. Environmental factors influencing cultivation - p. 101 15. Chapter 4. Cultivation systems of microalgae - p. 123 16. Chapter 5. Cultivation systems of seaweed - p. 149 17. Chapter 6. Cultivation strategies for added-value products - p. 169 18. Chapter 7. Bioremediation potential of microalgae and seaweed - p. 199 19. Chapter 8. Challenges in sustainable cultivation - p. 235 20. Chapter 9. Innovative cultivation solutions and technologies - p. 253 21. Chapter 10. Unlocking algal biomass potential: Advances in cell disruption methods for biotechnological applications - p. 297 22. Chapter 11. Aqueous extraction and characterization of bioactive algal compounds: From nutritional evaluation to biological analysis - p. 345 23. Chapter 12. Extraction of bioactive compounds from algae using organic solvents: Techniques and approaches for nutritional and biomolecular characterization - p. 395 24. Chapter 13. Sustainable development of marine macroalgae production: Policy and governance considerations - p. 427 25. Chapter 14. Industrial practices using algae for environmental services - p. 451 26. Chapter 15. Case studies of large-scale cultivation in silico approaches for economic evaluations photobioreactor operation - p. 483 27. Chapter 16. Research gaps and future directions - p. 503 28. Index - p. 529
