Handbook of marine microalgae : biotechnology advances / edited by Se-Kwon Kim.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kim, Se-Kwon, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microalgae--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Microalgae.

Microalgae--Biotechnology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Algology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Algology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (605 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : Academic Press, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Handbook of Microalgae: Biotechnology Advances offers complete coverage of marine microalgae, including biology, production techniques, biotechnological applications, economic perspectives of applications, and environmental effects of marine microalgae blooms. With contributions from world experts, Handbook of Microalgae: Biotechnology Advances focuses on microalgae from an organism perspective to offer a complete picture from evolution to biofuel. Focuses on a comprehensive approach from an organism point of viewContains full coverage of all aspects of microalgae from biology through biotech

Contents:

Front Cover; HANDBOOK OF MARINE MICROALGAE BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 - Marine Microalgae Biotechnology: Present Trends and Future Advances; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. ISOLATION AND CULTURE; 3. APPLICATIONS OF MARINE MICROALGAE; 4. CONCLUSIONS; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 - An Introduction to Microalgae: Diversity and Significance; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. MICROALGAE DIVERSITY; 3. MICROALGAE CELL STRUCTURE-A CLOSE LOOK; 4. MICROALGAE AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE FOR FUELS AND CHEMICALS

5. PRODUCTS STORAGE MECHANISM AND GENETIC MODIFICATION POTENTIAL OF MICROALGAE6. TECHNO-ECONOMIC IMPACT AND COMMERCIALIZATION POTENTIAL; 7. CONCLUSIONS; References; Chapter 3 - Microalgal Classification: Major Classes and Genera of Commercial Microalgal Species; 1. INTRODUCTION TO MICROALGAL CLASSIFICATION; 2. ORIGIN OF MICROALGAL DIVERSITY; 3. MAJOR PHYLA/CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL MICROALGAL GENERA; 4. BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS: MICROALGAE; References; Chapter 4 - Microalgae Isolation and Basic Culturing Techniques; 1. INTRODUCTION

2. MICROALGAL ISOLATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNIQUES3. STRAIN SELECTION AND SCREENING CRITERIA OF MICROALGAE; 4. MEASUREMENT OF ALGAL GROWTH; 5. CULTURE TECHNIQUES FOR MICROALGAE; 6. ADVANCED ISOLATION TECHNIQUES; References; Chapter 5 - Mass Production of Microalgae; 1. MICROALGAE SCREENING AND ISOLATION TECHNIQUES; 2. BASIC MICROALGAL CULTURING TECHNIQUES; 3. MASS PRODUCTION OF MICROALGAE; 4. CONCLUSIONS; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 6 - Microalgal Biotechnology: The Way Forward; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. DEVELOPMENT OF MICROALGAE CULTURE SYSTEMS

3. PHOTOSYNTHETIC PRODUCTIVITY IN MICROALGAL MASS CULTURE4. OVERCOMING BIOLOGICAL LIMITATIONS IN MICROALGAL CULTURE; 5. IMPROVE RESPONSE TO VARYING SOLAR IRRADIANCE; 6. ADVANCES IN MICROALGAL FEEDSTOCK-BASED BIODIESEL PRODUCTION; 7. CONCLUSIONS; References; Chapter 7 - Stability of Valuable Components during Wet and Dry Storage; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. STABILITY OF LIPIDS DURING STORAGE OF MICROALGAL BIOMASS AND OIL; 3. ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION AND STABILITY DURING STORAGE; 4. CONCLUSIONS; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 8 - Application of Microalgae Protein to Aquafeed; 1. INTRODUCTION

2. NUTRITIONAL FEATURES OF MICROALGAE3. USE OF MICROALGAE IN FORMULATED FEED FOR AQUACULTURE; 4. ALTERNATIVES TO FRESH MICROALGAE; 5. BENEFITS AND SHORTCOMINGS; 6. FUTURE PERSPECTIVES; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 9 - From the Ancient Tribes to Modern Societies, Microalgae Evolution from a Simple Food to an Alternative Fuel Source; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. DISCOVERIES IN PHOTOSYNTHESIS AS A TOOL TO UNDERSTAND MICROALGAL METABOLISM FOR BIOFUEL DEVELOPMENT: A LITERATURE SURVEY FO ...; 3. MICROALGAE, A MILESTONE IN LIGHT TO FUEL CONCEPT

4. GENETIC ENGINEERING TOOLS TO DESIGN CONCEPTUAL STUDIES: TIME TRAVEL FOR GENETIC EVOLUTION OF MICROALGAL BIOFUEL RESEARCH

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 16, 2015).

OCLC:

908335763