Microalgal Biofuels: Sustainable Production and Conversion is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in microalgal biofuels. The book provides systematic coverage of the processes of biofuel production, from microalgae biomass resources to biomass conversion processes and catalytic materials. It delves into the critical topic of sustainability, addressing LCA approaches to evaluate the environmental impacts of microalgal-based biofuels. It provides practical information and guidance on the latest strategies, opportunities, and challenges in the transition to sustainable bioenergy. This is an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and industrial practitioners working on biofuels, biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and biomass conversion. Divided into four sections, the first section introduces the principles of microalgal biology and cultivation, including an overview of the different types of microalgae, their growth requirements, and the cultivation systems used for large-scale production. The second section explains the conversion of microalgal biomass into biofuels, including biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas, and hydrogen. Each chapter in this section covers a different biofuel pathway, highlighting the technological advancements, challenges, and opportunities for scaling up production. The third section of the book explores the sustainability aspects of microalgal biofuel production, including the use of waste streams and the integration of biofuel production with other industries. This section also covers the LCA approaches used to evaluate the environmental impacts of microalgal biofuels and the strategies for enhancing their sustainability. The fourth and final section of the book examines the commercialization and prospects of microalgal biofuels. This section covers the market potential of microalgal biofuels, the regulatory landscape, and the challenges and opportunities for the industry.
Table of Contents
Section I: Microalgae Biomass Resources1. Introduction to biofuels and microalgal biofuels
2. Strategies for bioenergy and biofuels from algae biomass
3. Algal farming approaches: Raceway ponds and photobioreactor for biomass generation
4. Non-cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass for biofuels
5. Biochemical molecules of microalgae and their functional energy applications
6. Biorefinery approach for biofuels to obtain high-value chemicals from microalgae
7. Opportunities and challenges in the transition of microalgae biomass to biofuels
Section II: Biomass Conversion Processes
8. Bioprocess engineering and Bioenergy conversion systems
9. Biochemical conversions of microalgae biomass for biofuel production
10. Thermochemical conversion of microalgae biomass for biofuel production
11. Microalgal bio-electrochemical conversions of biohydrogen fuels
12. Waste-to-biofuel conversion technologies
13. High-value chemicals from biomass conversion processes
Section III: Catalytic Materials for Biomass to Biofuels Conversion
14. Catalytic materials for biomass to biofuels conversion-
15. Enzymatic deconstruction of complex biomass for organic molecules
16. Biocatalysts for hydrolysis and liquefaction of lignocellulosic biomass
17. Catalytic materials for thermochemical conversions process for biofuels
18. Novel approaches in cost-reduction and scale-up of biofuel production
Section IV: Sustainability in Algae Biofuels Production
19. Environmental impacts of algae biofuels production
20. Applications of microalgal biofuels
21. Social and economic impacts of algae biofuels production
22. Climate change mitigation potential of algae biofuels
23. Sustainability certification and standards for algae biofuels production
24. Life cycle assessment of algae biofuels or LCA approaches in microalgal based biofuels towards sustainability and carbon neutrality
25. Case studies on microalgal biofuels status and exploration
Authors
Krishna Kumar Jaiswal Assistant Professor, Pondicherry University (A Central University), India.Dr. Krishna Kumar Jaiswal obtained his Ph.D. in Green Energy Technology and postdoctoral experiences with a broad area of research in bioenergy and biofuels. He is working as an Assistant Professor at Pondicherry University, India. Dr. Krishna's research and teaching focus on bioprocess engineering, nanotechnology, and biofuels technologies in the Department of Green Energy Technology. He is actively researching and developing new technologies for bioprocessing and biofuels. He is also a subject expert for the National Testing Agency (Govt. of India), India. He has published over 65+ research papers in reputed journals and is an active life member of several renowned scientific societies, an editorial board member, and a reviewer of several reputed scientific journals. He also serves as a member of Boards of Studies, various Doctoral Committees, and other Administrative Positions for different Universities.
Bhaskar Singh Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Dr. Bhaskar Singh received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP, India, in 2010. He also holds an M. Phil. from Pondicherry (Central) University, India, with a gold medal (2006). He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. Dr. Singh is currently engaged in teaching in the thrust areas of environmental sciences like environmental earth science, natural resources, environmental chemistry, environmental pollution monitoring and, control technologies, etc. He is a reviewer of several international journals, viz., Fuel, Renewable Energy, and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. His current interests lie in the application of algal biomass for biodiesel synthesis, development of heterogeneous and green catalysts, and corrosion aspects of biodiesel fuel. He has published more than 40 research and review papers in peer-reviewed and high-impact international journals and 14 book chapters by international publishers. He has co-edited & co-authored 3 books. Amit K. Jaiswal Technological University Dublin, Ireland.Dr. Amit K. Jaiswal is a lecturer at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)-City Campus, Ireland, where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in food engineering, food processing technology, and industrial biotechnology in the School of Food Science and Environmental Health. He also serves as the chair of the MSc program in Sustainable Food Safety Management at TU Dublin-City Campus. Dr. Jaiswal earned an MSc degree from Jiwaji University in India in 2005, a PhD in Food Technology from TU Dublin in Ireland in 2012, and an MBA in 2015.
His research focuses on valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels, biomaterials, and biochemicals through innovative process development and techno-economic analysis. He also studies novel food processing technologies for extracting functional and nutritional ingredients from natural resources and is involved in the development of biodegradable and compostable materials for packaging.
