Microalgal Biofuels: Biotechnology and Biorefineries advances reader understanding of microalgal biofuels as a sustainable energy solution and encourages the transition to cleaner energy by highlighting cutting-edge biotechnologies and innovative practices for reducing CO2 emissions in the biofuel production process. Broken into five sections, the first section, Microalgal Biofuels: Biotechnology and Biorefineries presents the scientific underpinnings of biofuel production and explores cutting-edge biotechnologies that are transforming microalgal biofuel production. Section two, "Advanced Microalgal Biofuels," focuses on the latest developments in biodiesel production from microalgae and discusses the novel production methods and standards in the industry. The third section, "Microalgal Biorefineries,” provides an in-depth examination of the design, technologies, and impacts of microalgal biorefineries with emphasis on the importance of optimal biomass utilization. Section four, "Environmental and Co-Product Perspectives," explores the environmental benefits of microalgal biofuels and the potential use of co-products such as nutraceuticals, animal feed, and bioplastics that reinforce the concept of a circular bioeconomy. Finally, section five, "Future Trends and Case Studies," considers the future of microalgal biofuels and discusses market trends, commercial production challenges, and innovative case studies from the field. Researchers and professionals in the fields of bioenergy, biotechnology, renewable energy, and environmental science, as well as students studying related fields will benefit from this timely reference.
Table of Contents
Section I: Microalgal Biofuel Biotechnology1. Role of Systems Biology in Microalgal Biofuel Production
2. Advancements in Microalgal Genomics for Biofuel Production
3. Role of Proteomics in Microalgae Biofuel Production
4. Understanding Microalgae Biofuel Production through Metabolomics
5. Synthetic Biology and Gene Editing for Microalgal Biofuels
6. Microbial Ecology and Its Influence on Microalgal Biomass Production
7. Application of Nanotechnology in Improving Biofuel Yield
Section II: Advanced Microalgal Biofuels
8. Microalgal Biodiesel Production through Transesterification and Green Diesel Processes
9. Purification Processes and Quality Standards for Microalgal Biodiesel
10. Microalgae as a Source of Jet Fuel (Aviation Industry)
11. Technological advancement in high standard biofuels production
12. Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Microalgal Biofuel Production
Section III: Microalgal Biorefineries
13. Understanding the Concept and Design of Microalgal Biorefineries
14. Biorefinery Technologies for Optimal Utilization of Microalgal Biomass
15. Low Carbon Dehydration and Drying Technology of Microalgae
16. Biorefinery approach for biofuels and high-value platform chemicals from microalgae
17. Role of Nanocatalysts in Biorefineries for Sustainable Biofuels Production
18. Valorisation of By-Products in a Microalgal Biorefinery
19. Economic and Environmental Impact of Microalgal Biorefineries
Section IV: Environmental and Co-Product Perspectives
20. Nutraceuticals from Microalgae
21. Animal Feed from Post-Extraction Algal Biomass
22. Bioplastics from Microalgae
23. Environmental Benefits of Microalgal Biofuels: CO2 Capture
24. Environmental Benefits of Microalgal Biofuels: Wastewater Treatment
25. Microalgae in Phytoremediation
Section V: Future Trends and Case Studies
26. Microalgal Biofuels in the Energy Market: Current Trends and Future Opportunities
27. Role of new sustainability standards in biofuel export and import in different countries
28. Challenges and Strategies for Commercial-Scale Production of Algae Biofuels
29. Techno-Economic Analysis and Circular Bio-economy of Microalgal Biofuel Production
30. Case study 1: Applications of Microalgal Biofuel: A New Generation Case studies
31. Case Study 2: Innovations, Technology Advancement and Successes in Microalgal Biofuels: A New Generation Case studies
32. Case Study 3: Lessons Learned from Leading Microalgal Biofuel Projects: A New Generation Case studies
33. Case Study 4: Future of Microalgal Biofuels: A New Generation Case studies
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.
Amit K. Jaiswal Lecturer, School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) - City Campus, Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Amit K. Jaiswal is a lecturer at Technological University Dublin 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's research focuses on converting 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. Dr. Jaiswal serves as the editor of three books published by Elsevier and CRC Press and frequently reviews submissions for various journals in the fields of food technology and bioprocessing.
