Book
Biomass and biofuels from microalgae: Advances in engineering and biology
Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae, Vol.2
Springer International Publishing
2015
Abstract
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.
Details
- Title
- Biomass and biofuels from microalgae: Advances in engineering and biology
- Authors/Creators
- N.R. Moheimani (Editor)M.P. McHenry (Editor)K. de Boer (Editor)P.A. Bahri (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Biomass and Biofuels from Microalgae, Vol.2
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Identifiers
- 978-3-319-16639-1; 991005540870107891
- Copyright
- Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Engineering and Information Technology; School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book
- Additional Information
- Series Title: Biofuel and Biorefinery Technologies; Vol. 2
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