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Title Algae : multifarious applications for a sustainable world / Sachin Kumar Mandotra, Atul Kumar Upadhyay, Amrik Singh Ahluwalia, editors
Published Singapore : Springer, [2021]

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 373 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Chapter 1. Valorisation of wastewater via nutrient recovery using algae-based processes -- Chapter 2. Constructed wetland and microalgae: A revolutionary approach of boremediation and sustainable energy production -- Chapter 3. Mitigation of Heavy Metals Utilizing Algae and its Subsequent Utilization for Sustainable fuels -- Chapter 4. Adaptive and tolerance mechanism of microalgae in removal of cadmium from wastewater -- Chapter 5. Algae as miniature waste water scavengers -- Chapter 6. Parametric modeling and optimization of phycoremediation of Cr(VI) using artificial neural network and simulated annealing -- Chapter 7. An insight on potential application of microalgae in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production -- Chapter 8. The budding potential of algae in cosmetics -- Chapter 9. Food supplements formulated with Spirulina -- Chapter 10. Fucoxanthin Production from Diatoms: Current Advances and Challenges -- Chapter 11. Liquid Biofuels from Algae -- Chapter 12. UV-B coupled lipid induction: A strategies towards economical biofuel production through algae -- Chapter 13. Microalgae Mediated Nanomaterials Synthesis -- Chapter 14. Algae-mediated biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their applications -- Chapter 15. Cyanobacterial blooms and Cyanotoxins: Occurrence and Detection -- Chapter 16. Potential of Golden Brown Algae in Forensic Analysis: A Review
Summary This exciting book presents diverse applications of microalgal renewable resources to meet modern demands for energy and value-added products. It also comprehensively describes the role of algae in sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment strategies, and highlights the latest research on, advances in and biotechnological relevance of algae in the areas of bioenergy, bioremediation, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and green economy. The book addresses gaps in the fields of bioenergy, waste management, health and economy by providing broad information on bioenergy production, management strategies, drug development, nutraceuticals products and biobased economy using algae at the commercial level. The book introduces researchers to key and emerging innovations in the field of algal biology research and will assist policymakers, environmentalists, scientists, students and global thinkers in defining sustainable developmental goals for the future. Accordingly, it is an extremely important read for researchers and students in the environmental sciences, life sciences and chemistry, experts in the energy sector and policymakers alike
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 26, 2021)
Subject Microalgae -- Biotechnology
Algae products.
Sustainable development.
Industrial microbiology.
Biomedical engineering.
Environmental engineering.
Biotechnology.
Industrial Microbiology
Biotechnology
sustainable development.
biomedical engineering.
environmental engineering.
bioengineering.
Microalgae -- Biotechnology
Industrial microbiology
Algae products
Biomedical engineering
Biotechnology
Environmental engineering
Microbiology
Sustainable development
Form Electronic book
Author Mandotra, Sachin Kumar, editor
Upadhyay, Atul Kumar, editor.
Ahluwalia, A. S. (Amrik Singh), 1955- editor.
ISBN 9811575185
9789811575181