Description
"This book initiates with a general introduction to microalgae and algal biotechnology with subsequent discussions on all the significant aspects of applied biotechnology, bio-remediation, nano applications, multidimensional usages of algae as a biofertilizer, and a source of bioactive compounds and phytochemicals. Major themes of the book include algae and the environment, bio-remediation using algae, algal-omics and applications and large scale bioprocesses for algal cultivation, its constraints and challenges. Features: Focusses on the importance of algae for a sustainable environment. Covers algal bioplastics and other commercial products. Explores possible utilization of algae in phyco/bioremediation. Reviews algae as a biostimulant and biofertilizer. Demonstrates challenges during algal cultivation on a large scale. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in biotechnology, bioenergy, renewable energy, energy, fuel and petrochemicals, waste water, novel technologies, clean technologies, bioremediation environmental, functional foods & nutraceuticals, marine & aquatic science"--
ISBN 9781032112695
