Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products
Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds
- 2nd Edition - March 26, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Mariana Manzoni Maroneze, Maria Isabel Queiroz, Leila Queiroz Zepka
- Language: English
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Description
Description
The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products provides a complete overview of all aspects involved in the production and utilization of microalgae resources at commercial scale. Divided into five parts (foundations of microalgae research, microalgae cultivation and downstream processing, microalgae compounds and their multifaceted applications, engineering, bioeconomy, and sustainability in microalgae-based systems, and emerging technologies and breakthroughs), the book explores the microbiological, physiological, and metabolic aspects of microalgae, microalgal production systems, wastewater treatment and bioremediation using microalgae, CO₂ capture, microalgae harvesting techniques, and extraction of biomolecules from microalgae. It covers a wide range of microalgal compounds and applications of commercial relevance, including food ingredients, proteins and bioactive peptides, polysaccharides, lipids and fatty acids, pigments, sterols, industrial enzymes, volatile organic compounds, and bioactive molecules. The book also discusses applications in food and feed, human health, agriculture, cosmeceuticals, bioplastics, and biofuels, as well as innovative uses such as cultured meat production and photosynthetic materials for biomedical applications. Moreover, it presents and discusses engineering and sustainability tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, process intensification, exergy analysis, industrial-scale production strategies, microalgal biorefineries, and the role of microalgae technologies in the circular bioeconomy and sustainable development.
The coverage of a broad range of potential microalgae processes and products in a single volume makes this handbook an indispensable reference for engineering researchers in academia and industry in the fields of bioenergy, sustainable development, and high-value compounds from biomass, as well as graduate students exploring those areas. Engineering professionals in bio-based industries will also find valuable information here when planning or implementing the use of microalgal technologies.
The coverage of a broad range of potential microalgae processes and products in a single volume makes this handbook an indispensable reference for engineering researchers in academia and industry in the fields of bioenergy, sustainable development, and high-value compounds from biomass, as well as graduate students exploring those areas. Engineering professionals in bio-based industries will also find valuable information here when planning or implementing the use of microalgal technologies.
Key features
Key features
- Covers theoretical background information and results of recent research
- Discusses microalgae cultivation, downstream processing, compounds, and applications
- Explores engineering, bioeconomy, and sustainability approaches applied to microalgae systems including process integration, process intensification, and exergy analysis
Readership
Readership
Engineering researchers in academia and industry; graduate students in the field of bioenergy, sustainable development, high-value compounds from biomass; engineering professionals in bio-based industries
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I: Core concepts in microalgae research
1. Microalgae-based processes and products: Where are we going?
2. Microalgae-based processes and products: Current state of the research
3. Microalgae culture collections, strain maintenance, and propagation
4. Microalgae cell: Morpho-physiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects
5. Extremophiles microalgae: Promising for biotechnological applications
6. Antarctic microalgae as a promising bioresource for microalgae-based processes and products
7. Microalgae co-cultures: Concepts and applications
8. Microalgae-based processes and products: Scientometric evaluation
Part II: End-to-End Processing in Microalgae-Based Systems
9. Algal Bioreactors
10. Photobioreactor design
11. Autotrophic vs. heterotrophic vs. mixotrophic production of microalgae
12. Microalgae production systems
13. Advanced microalgae culture technologies
14. Biological contaminants in large-scale microalgae cultures
15. Water reuse in microalgae cultures: A close look at technological bottlenecks, economic and environmental issues
16. Microalgae-Based Systems for Bioremediation of Conventional Pollutants
17. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants
18. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae
19. Harvesting, thickening, and dewatering in microalgae cultures: A close look at industrial possibilities
20. Extraction of biomolecules from microalgae
21. Perspectives on the use of deep eutectic solvents in microalgae biotechnology
Part III: Microalgae-Derived Molecules and Products: Diversity, Functions, and Applications
22. Food Interest Compounds in Microalgae: Gaps in Knowledge, Current, and Future Application
23. Microalgae-based ingredients for the design of novel food products
24. Microalgae-based ingredients for a new generation of healthy foods
25. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae
26. Bioactive polysaccharides from microalgae
27. Lipids, fatty acids, and sterols from microalgae
28. Microalgal pigments
29. Sterols from microalgae
30. Microalgae-derived Industrial Enzymes
31. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae
32. Microalgae as Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Metabiotics
33. Biomass and Active Compounds from Microalgae: A Promising Approach to Modulating the Human Intestinal Microbiota
34. Microalgal extracts as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production
35. Microalgae: From traditional foods to haute cuisine and beyond
36. Microalgae as an innovative feed ingredient in monogastric nutrition
37. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics
38. Microalgae as biostimulant for sustainable agriculture
39. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical industries
40. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae
41. Medicinal properties of microalgae
42. Microalgae-Based Photosynthetic Materials for Biomedical Applications
43. Biofuels from microalgae: Where are we going?
44. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into biofuels
45. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuels
Part IV: From Engineering to Sustainability in Microalgae-Based Systems
46. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems
47. Process intensification applied to microalgae-based processes and products
48. Exergy analysis applied to microalgae-based processes and products
49. Industrial microalgal production: What's new?
50. Integrated microalgal biorefineries for energy and food production
51. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the food-water-energy security nexus
52. Climate-neutral microalgae-based products?
53. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy
54. Bioeconomy of microalgae-based processes and products
Part V: Emerging Technologies and Scientific Breakthroughs in Microalgae
55. Recent discoveries of novel microalgae-based molecules with multiple application fields
56. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal productivity
57. Engineering microalgae for improving the production of high value in microalgae
58. Computational Biology Tools Applied to Microalgae-Based Processes and Products
59. Nanotechnology applications in microalgae-based processes and products
60. Microalgae for bioregenerative life support in space
1. Microalgae-based processes and products: Where are we going?
2. Microalgae-based processes and products: Current state of the research
3. Microalgae culture collections, strain maintenance, and propagation
4. Microalgae cell: Morpho-physiological, molecular, and metabolic aspects
5. Extremophiles microalgae: Promising for biotechnological applications
6. Antarctic microalgae as a promising bioresource for microalgae-based processes and products
7. Microalgae co-cultures: Concepts and applications
8. Microalgae-based processes and products: Scientometric evaluation
Part II: End-to-End Processing in Microalgae-Based Systems
9. Algal Bioreactors
10. Photobioreactor design
11. Autotrophic vs. heterotrophic vs. mixotrophic production of microalgae
12. Microalgae production systems
13. Advanced microalgae culture technologies
14. Biological contaminants in large-scale microalgae cultures
15. Water reuse in microalgae cultures: A close look at technological bottlenecks, economic and environmental issues
16. Microalgae-Based Systems for Bioremediation of Conventional Pollutants
17. Microalgae systems for bioremediation of emerging pollutants
18. Carbon dioxide capture and utilization using microalgae
19. Harvesting, thickening, and dewatering in microalgae cultures: A close look at industrial possibilities
20. Extraction of biomolecules from microalgae
21. Perspectives on the use of deep eutectic solvents in microalgae biotechnology
Part III: Microalgae-Derived Molecules and Products: Diversity, Functions, and Applications
22. Food Interest Compounds in Microalgae: Gaps in Knowledge, Current, and Future Application
23. Microalgae-based ingredients for the design of novel food products
24. Microalgae-based ingredients for a new generation of healthy foods
25. Edible proteins and bioactive peptides from microalgae
26. Bioactive polysaccharides from microalgae
27. Lipids, fatty acids, and sterols from microalgae
28. Microalgal pigments
29. Sterols from microalgae
30. Microalgae-derived Industrial Enzymes
31. Volatile organic compounds from microalgae
32. Microalgae as Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Metabiotics
33. Biomass and Active Compounds from Microalgae: A Promising Approach to Modulating the Human Intestinal Microbiota
34. Microalgal extracts as a sustainable nutrient source for cultured meat production
35. Microalgae: From traditional foods to haute cuisine and beyond
36. Microalgae as an innovative feed ingredient in monogastric nutrition
37. Microalgae-derived biopolymers as potential bioplastics
38. Microalgae as biostimulant for sustainable agriculture
39. Bioactive compounds from microalgae for cosmeceutical industries
40. Production of recombinant proteins in microalgae
41. Medicinal properties of microalgae
42. Microalgae-Based Photosynthetic Materials for Biomedical Applications
43. Biofuels from microalgae: Where are we going?
44. Biochemical conversion of microalgae biomass into biofuels
45. Advanced thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass to biofuels
Part IV: From Engineering to Sustainability in Microalgae-Based Systems
46. Process integration applied to microalgae-based systems
47. Process intensification applied to microalgae-based processes and products
48. Exergy analysis applied to microalgae-based processes and products
49. Industrial microalgal production: What's new?
50. Integrated microalgal biorefineries for energy and food production
51. Integrated microalgal biorefineries and their role in the food-water-energy security nexus
52. Climate-neutral microalgae-based products?
53. Microalgae technology for meeting sustainable development goals and circular bioeconomy
54. Bioeconomy of microalgae-based processes and products
Part V: Emerging Technologies and Scientific Breakthroughs in Microalgae
55. Recent discoveries of novel microalgae-based molecules with multiple application fields
56. Synthetic biology-based approaches for enhancing microalgal productivity
57. Engineering microalgae for improving the production of high value in microalgae
58. Computational Biology Tools Applied to Microalgae-Based Processes and Products
59. Nanotechnology applications in microalgae-based processes and products
60. Microalgae for bioregenerative life support in space
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Eduardo Jacob-Lopes
Prof. Eduardo Jacob-Lopes is a professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. He has more than 18 years of teaching and research experience. He is a technical and scientific consultant of several companies, agencies, and scientific journals. He has more than 600 publications/communications and has registered 15 patents. His research interest includes biotechnology and bioengineering with emphasis on microalgal biotechnology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, BrazilMM
Mariana Manzoni Maroneze
Dr. Mariana Manzoni Maroneze is currently a researcher at the Institute of Biotechnology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico. She has published more than 65 scientific publications/communications, which include a book, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in national and international conferences, and patents. She acts as a reviewer for several international journals. Her research focuses on microalgae-based process and products.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Institute of Biotechnology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, MexicoMQ
Maria Isabel Queiroz
Dr. Maria Isabel Queiroz is a retired professor at the Department of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande. She has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience. He has published more than 500 scientific publications. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with emphasis on bioprocesses.
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Professor, Department of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, BrazilLQ
Leila Queiroz Zepka
Dr. Leila Queiroz Zepka is currently an Associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). She has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. She has published more than 500 scientific publications/communications, which include 10 books, 50 book chapters, 100 original research papers, 350 research communications in national and international conferences, and 12 patents. She is a member of the editorial board of 5 journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with an emphasis on microalgae-based products.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, BrazilView book on ScienceDirect
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