Download or read book Advances in Algal Cell Biology written by Kirsten Heimann and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molecular research on algae over the last decades has provided significant insights into universal biological mechanisms. This knowledge has proved essential to the field of biotechnology where research on new applications in food culture, biofuel and pharmaceuticals is underway. This new book on algal cell biology provides an overview of cutting-edge research with a focus on cytoskeleton structure/function and cytokinesis of algae.

Download or read book Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae written by Navid R. Moheimani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-11 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book details the most recent advances in the microalgae biological sciences and engineering technologies for biomass and biofuel production in order to meet the ongoing need for new and affordable sources of food, chemicals and energy for future generations. The chapters explore new microalgae cultivation techniques, including solid (biofilm) systems, and heterotrophic production methods, while also critically investigating topics such as combining wastewater as a source of nutrients, the effect of CO2 on growth, and converting biomass to methane through anaerobic digestion. The book highlights innovative bioproduct optimization and molecular genetic techniques, applications of genomics and metabolomics, and the genetic engineering of microalgae strains targeting biocrude production. The latest developments in microalgae harvesting and dewatering technologies, which combine biomass production with electricity generation, are presented, along with detailed techno-economic modeling. This extensive volume was written by respected experts in their fields and is intended for a wide audience of researchers and engineers.

Download or read book Advances in Algal Biology A Commemoration of the Work of Rex Lowe written by R. Jan Stevenson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Algal Biology: A Commemoration of the Work of Rex Lowe was written by students and colleagues of Rex Lowe to acknowledge his esteemed career that included exceptional contributions to research and teaching. Papers in the book cover a variety of topics in algal ecology, focusing on benthic algal ecology in freshwater ecosystems. The studies provide an unusual combination of small-scale experiments and large-scale regional surveys that bridge both basic and applied ecology. Ecologists, limnologists, phycologists, and environmental scientists will find valuable contributions to the development and application of algal research.

Download or read book Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts written by James W. Lee and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 1110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a text not only for students and researchers, but anyone interested in green technology, Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts offers the reader a vast overview of the state-of-the-art in renewable energies. The typical chapter sets out to explain the fundamentals of a new technology as well as providing its context in the greater field. With contributions from nearly 100 leading researchers across the globe, the text serves as an important and timely look into this rapidly expanding field. The 40 chapters that comprise Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts are handily organized into the following 8 sections: · Introduction and Brazil's biofuel success · Smokeless biomass pyrolysis for advanced biofuels production and global biochar carbon sequestration · Cellulosic Biofuels · Photobiological production of advanced biofuels with synthetic biology · Lipids-based biodiesels · Life-cycle energy and economics analysis · High-value algal products and biomethane · Electrofuels

Download or read book Algal Biofuels written by Sanjay Kumar Gupta and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-26 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume focuses on comprehensive state-of-the-art information about the practical aspects of cultivation, harvesting, biomass processing and biofuel production from algae. Chapters cover topics such as synthetic ecological engineering approaches towards sustainable production of biofuel feedstock, and algal biofuel production processes using wastewater. Readers will also discover more about the role of biotechnological engineering in improving ecophysiology, biomass and lipid yields. Particular attention is given to opportunities of commercialization of algal biofuels that provides a realistic assessment of various techno-economical aspects of pilot scale algal biofuel production. The authors also explore the pre-treatment of biomass, catalytic conversion of algal lipids and hydrothermal liquefaction with the biorefinery approach in detail. In a nut shell, this volume will provide a wealth of information based on a realistic evaluation of contemporary developments in algal biofuel research with an emphasis on pilot scale studies. Researchers studying and working in the areas of environmental science, biotechnology, genetic engineering and biochemistry will find this work instructive and informative.

Download or read book Advances in Biofuel Production written by Barnabas Gikonyo and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to their high growth rate, algae, microalgae, and aquatic plants are becoming the most promising photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production. Advances in Biofuel Production: Algae and Aquatic Plants explores current investigations and application of the fields of biofuel production and bioengineering and considers from a global context the

Download or read book Advances in Algal Cell Biology written by Kirsten Heimann and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molecular research on algae over the last decades has provided significant insights into universal biological mechanisms. This knowledge has proved essential to the field of biotechnology where research on new applications in food culture, biofuel and pharmaceuticals is underway. This new book on algal cell biology provides an overview of cutting-edge research with a focus on cytoskeleton structure/function and cytokinesis of algae.

Download or read book Algal Biorefineries written by Rakesh Bajpai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews efforts to produce chemicals and fuels from forest and plant products, agricultural residues and more. Algae can potentially capture solar energy and atmospheric CO2; the book details needed research and legislative initiatives.

Download or read book Algal Biology and Biotechnology written by D. P. Singh and published by I. K. International Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the recent past, many advances have been made in the field of biology and biotechnology of algae, especially microalgae. This book includes chapters on taxonomy, diversity and physiology of blue-green algae as these organisms are most important from biotechnological point of view. Use of algae as biofertilizer, source of natural colours, bioactive compounds, phytochemicals with pharmaceutical and biotechnological applications, food and feed has been discussed. Environmental pollution is the major problem all over the world. The potential of algae in combating water pollution is also highlighted. Depleting fossil fuel is another concern and it is felt that there is a need for alternative renewable resources. Algae as a potential source of biofuel are also discussed in this book

Download or read book Advances in Applied Phycology written by Rajan Kumar Gupta Vidya Dhar Pandey and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Volume Is Compendium Of Wide Ranging Topics On Allied And Commercial Aspects Of Algae. It Is An Assemblage Of The Up-To-Date Information Of Rapid Advances And Developments Taking Place In He Field Of Applied Phycology. The Book Is A Unique Compilation Of 21 Chapters Focussing On Algal Ecology, Algal Biofertilizers, Toxicology, Bioremediation, Bioenergy, Biotechnology And Molecular Biology. The Authors Have Done A Tremendous Job Of Synthesizing All The Available Informations Which Will Be Useful For Researchers And Students Alike. The Present Book Aimed To Emphasize On Diverse Uses Of Algae. The Various Information Incorporated In The Book By Authors Who Are Internationally Acknowledged Experts In The Field Of Phycology. The Book Has Been Framed With The Intention Of Providing A Sufficient Depth Of The Subject To Satisfy The Needs At A Level Which Will Be Comprehensive And Interesting. The Book Will Be Useful To The Students, Teachers, Scientists And Researchers From The Different Branches Of Biological, Agricultural And Pharmaceutical Sciences. Contents Chapter 1: Micro-Algal Diazotrophs And Their Mutants In Natural And Artificial Symbioses By A Vaishampayan, R P Sing,R K Singh, H K Jaiswal, J P Shahi, T Dey, R P N Mishra, S Sharma, H K Sharma And A B Prasad; Chapter 2: Bioprospecting Of Marine Algae By J Rath And S P Adhikary; Chapter 3: Fueling The Future: By Microalgae As A Source Of Renewable Energy By C Dayananda,R Sarada And G A Ravishankar; Chapter 4: Factprs Influencing Algicide Production By Microcystis Sp And Its Effect On Selected Cyanobacteria By P Jaiswal,R Prasanna And P K Singh; Chapter 5: Seaweeds As A Human Diet: An Emerging Trend In The New Millennium By P V Subba Rao, Vaibhav A Mantri, K Ganesan And K Suresh Kumar; Chapter 6: Potential Biotechnological Applications Of Cyanobacteria By G Abraham; Chapter 7: Chlorophyii Fluorescence Analysis: A Potential Tool For Rapid Measurement Of Photosynthesis By Jagar Narayan Maurya; Chapter 8: Botryococcus: A Hydrocarbon Producing Microalga By Yashveer Singh; Chapter 9: Food, Feed And Nutraceutical Applications Of Algae By Vushwanath Prasad And R K Gupta; Chapter 10: Nitrogen Fixing Cyanobacteria And Their Potential Applications By K K Choudhary, S S Singh And A K Mishra; Chapter 11: Cyanobacterial Hydrogen Metabolism With Special Reference To Transcriptional Regulation Of Hydrogenases By D Vyas And R K Gupta; Chapter 12: Algae And Cyanobacteria As The Living Resources For Sustainable Environmental Management By Chandra Bhushan Singh; Chapter 13: Cyanobacterial Remediation Of Heavy Metal Pollution By M R Suseela And Kiran Toppo; Heavy Metal Toxicity To Rice Field Cyanobacteria By Mithir Kumar Das; Chapter 15: Cyanobacterial Toxins: Risks And Impacts On Human Health By B V Singh And Shalini Singh; Chapter 16: Algae And Disease Prevention By U K Chaturvedi And Iqbal Habib; Chapter 17: Molecular Approaches To Cyanobacteria By S Singh, B V Singh And D W Dhar; Chapter 18: Organic Farming And Environmental Biodiversity By Y V Singh; Chapter 19: Cyanobacteria As A Source Of Pharmaceutical Compounds By V D Pandey, R K Gupta And S K Singh; Chapter 20: Cellular Water In Desiccation-Tolerant Cyanobacteria By B S Tiwari And S N Tripathi; Chapter 21: Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical And Bioactive Potential Of Cyanobacteria By N K Rathore, R Raghuvanshi And S Singh.

Download or read book Technological Advancement in Algal Biofuels Production written by Neha Srivastava and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ​This edited book presents all feasible approaches to improve technology of algal biofuels production at both qualitative and quantitative front. The book’s focus in on enhancing mass scale production of algae based biofuels by addressing technological issues and filling the existing gaps to make it smooth for practical as well as commercial implementation. The book also explores in depth analysis of various issues other than technology and related to improve technological significance for practical biofuels production from algae. Low cost strategies and higher mass production is one of the most sounding agenda of the book. The book also evaluates enlighten various sustainable algal biofuels options which are close towards commercial application along with their green future prospect. Societal and environment friendly approach even for commercial application has also been discussed in book. This is a useful reading material for researchers and students of biofuels and reneable energy.

Download or read book Algal Biorefinery written by Ajay K. Dalai and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book enables readers to understand the theoretical aspects, key steps and scientific techniques with a detailed mechanism to produce biofuels from algae. Each chapter provides the latest developments and recent advancements starting from algal cultivation techniques to the production of value-added green fuels, chemicals and products with wide applications. The volume brings together a broad range of international and interdisciplinary experts, including chemical and biological engineers, biotechnologists, process engineers, environmentalists, pharmacists and nutritionists, to one platform to explore the beneficial aspects and challenges for an algal-based biorefinery. Chapters address cutting-edge issues surrounding algal cultivation, including genetic modification of algal strains, design and optimization of photobioreactors and open-pond systems, algal oil extraction techniques and algal-derived fuel products (biodiesel, bio-gasoline, jet fuels and bio-oil). Finally, the book considers the potential environmental impacts for establishing a sustainable algal biorefinery through lifecycle analysis, techno-economic assessment and supply chain management. This book will be an important resource for students, academics and professionals interested in algal cultivation, biofuels and agricultural engineering, and renewable energy and sustainable development more broadly.

Download or read book Algal Biorefineries and the Circular Bioeconomy written by OBULISAMY PARTHIBA KARTHIKEYAN and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Algae are mysterious and fascinating organisms that hold great potential for discovery and biotechnology." —Dr. Thierry Tonon, Department of Biology, University of York "Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it." —A.P.J. Abdul Kalam In this book, we emphasise the importance of algal biotechnology as a sustainable platform to replace the conventional fossil-based economy. With this focus, Volume 2 summarizes up-to-date literature knowledge and discusses the advances in algal cultivation, genetic improvement, wastewater treatment, resource recovery, commercial operation, and technoeconomic analysis of algal biotechnology. FEATURES Discusses in detail recent developments in algae cultivation and biomass harvesting Provides an overview of genetic engineering and algal-bacteria consortia to improve productivity Presents applications of algae in the area of wastewater treatment and resource recovery Provides case studies and technoeconomic analysis to understand the algal biorefinery Shashi Kant Bhatia, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea. Sanjeet Mehariya, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden. Obulisamy Parthiba Karthikeyan, PhD, is a Research Scientist and Lecturer (Adjunct) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA.

Download or read book Advances in Microalgae Biology and Sustainable Applications written by Flavia Vischi Winck and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has become more evident that many microalgae respond very differently than land plants to diverse stimuli. Therefore, we cannot reduce microalgae biology to what we have learned from land plants biology. However, we are still at the beginning of a comprehensive understanding of microalgae biology. Microalgae have been posited several times as prime candidates for the development of sustainable energy platforms, making thus the in-depth understanding of their biological features an important objective. Thus, the knowledge related to the basics of microalgae biology must be acquired and shared rapidly, fostering the development of potential applications. Microalgae biology has been studied for more than forty years now and more intensely since the 1970’s, when genetics and molecular biology approaches were integrated into the research programs. Recently, studies on the molecular physiology of microalgae have provided evidences on the particularities of these organisms, mainly in model species, such as Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Of note, cellular responses in microalgae produce very interesting phenotypes, such as high lipid content in nitrogen deprived cells, increased protein content in cells under high CO2 concentrations, the modification of flagella structure and motility in basal body mutant strains, the different ancient proteins that microalgae uses to dissipate the harmful excess of light energy, the hydrogen production in cells under sulfur deprivation, to mention just a few. Moreover, several research groups are using high-throughput and data-driven technologies, including “omics” approaches to investigate microalgae cellular responses at a system-wide level, revealing new features of microalgae biology, highlighting differences between microalgae and land plants. It has been amazing to observe the efforts towards the development and optimization of new technologies required for the proper study of microalgae, including methods that opened new paths to the investigation of important processes such as regulatory mechanisms, signaling crosstalk, chemotactic mechanisms, light responses, chloroplast controlled mechanisms, among others. This is an exciting moment in microalgae research when novel data are been produced and applied by research groups from different areas, such as bioprocesses and biotechnology. Moreover, there has been an increased amount of research groups focused in the study of microalgae as a sustainable source for bioremediation, synthesis of bioproducts and development of bioenergy. Innovative strategies are combining the knowledge of basic sciences on microalgae into their applied processes, resulting in the progression of many applications that hopefully, will achieve the necessary degree of optimization for economically feasible large-scale applications. Advances on the areas of basic microalgae biology and novelties on the essential cellular processes were revealed. Progress in the applied science showed the use of the basic science knowledge into fostering translational research, proposing novel strategies for a sustainable world scenario. In this present e-book, articles presented by research groups from different scientific areas showed, successfully, the increased development of the microalgae research. Herewith, you will find articles ranging from bioprospecting regional microalgae species, through advances in microalgae molecular physiology to the development of techniques for characterization of biomass and the use of biomass into agriculture and bioenergy production. This e-book is an excellent source of knowledge for those working with microalgae basic and applied sciences, and a great opportunity for researchers from both areas to have an overview of the amazing possibilities we have for building an environmentally sustainable future once the knowledge is translated into novel applications.

Download or read book Recent Advances in Microalgal Biotechnology written by Jin Liu and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microalgae are sunlight driven single-cell factories for protein, lipids, carbohydrates, pigments, vitamins and minerals, etc. Microalgae have long been used as health food and additives for human consumption, as well as animal feed in aquaculture. Microalgae also prove to be beneficial to environmental cleanup such as bioremediation of industrial flue gases and waste water. Recently, owing to the demand of renewable energy, microalgal biofuels, biodiesel in particular, haveattracted unprecedentedly interest. Also, microalgae emerge as promising hosts for the expression of recombinant proteins.Nevertheless, there are still tremendous challenges involved in the algae production pipeline such as strain improvement, mass cultivation, harvest and drying, biomass disruption, and recycling of water and nutrients, which have been impeding commercial application of microalgae in many different ways. The great opportunities lying ahead will be the innovations and breakthroughs occurred in microalgal biotechnology. This book brings together recent advances in microalgal biotechnology, dedicated to both the understanding of the fundamentals and development of industry-oriented technologies.

Download or read book Grand Challenges in Algae Biotechnology written by Armin Hallmann and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-02 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, researchers and practitioners working in the field present the major promises of algae biotechnology and they critically discuss the challenges arising from applications. Based on this assessment, the authors explore the great scientific, industrial and economic potential opened up by algae biotechnology. The first part of the book presents recent developments in key enabling technologies, which are the driving force to unleash the enormous potential of algae biotechnology. The second part of the book focuses on how practical applications of algae biotechnology may provide new solutions to some of the grand challenges of the 21st century. Algae offer great potential to support the building of a bio-based economy and they can contribute new solutions to some of the grand challenges of the 21st century. Despite significant progress, algae biotechnology is yet far from fulfilling its potential. How to unleash this enormous potential is the challenge that the own field is facing. New cultivation technologies and bioprocess engineering allow for optimization of the operation strategy of state-of the art industrial-scale production systems and they reduce the production costs. Parallel to this, new molecular technologies for genetic and metabolic engineering of (micro)algae develop quickly. The optimization of existing biochemical pathways or the introduction of pathway components makes high-yield production of specific metabolites possible. Novel screening technologies including high-throughput technologies enables testing of extremely large numbers of samples and, thus, allow for large scale modelling of biomolecular processes, which would have not been possible in the past. Moreover, profitable production can demand for integrated biorefining, which combines consecutive processes and various feedstocks to produce both transportation fuel, electric energy and valuable chemicals.

Download or read book Genomic Insights into the Biology of Algae written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. The series features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This thematic volume features reviews on Genomic Insights into the Biology of Algae. Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences Features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology This thematic volume features reviews on Genomic Insights into the Biology of Algae