Prospects and Challenges in Algal Biotechnology

Prospects and Challenges in Algal Biotechnology
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9789811019500
ISBN-13 : 9811019509
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Book Synopsis Prospects and Challenges in Algal Biotechnology by : Bhumi Nath Tripathi

Download or read book Prospects and Challenges in Algal Biotechnology written by Bhumi Nath Tripathi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed volume presents the latest research and state-of-the-art approaches in the study of microalgae. It describes in detail technologies for the cultivation of marine, freshwater and extremophilic algae, as well as phototrophic biofilms, cyanobacterial mats and periphytons, including the media requirements and growth rates of different types of algae. The second part of the book is dedicated to the biotechnological applications of algal biomass and secondary metabolites produced by these organisms, and critically discusses topics such as algae-based biofuels and CO2 sequestration. In addition, it reviews the prospects and challenges of algal bioremediation of domestic and industrial wastewaters, including the use of planktonic and self-immobilized algae systems in wastewater treatment, explaining their merits and drawbacks. Lastly, it highlights research methods and approaches related to the production of high-value products and bioactive compounds.


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