Algal Bioreactors: Science, Engineering and Technology of Upstream Processes, Volume One, is part of a comprehensive two-volume set that provides all of the knowledge needed to design, develop, and operate algal bioreactors for the production of renewable resources. Supported by critical parameters and properties, mathematical models and calculations, methods, and practical real-world case studies, readers will find everything they need to know on the upstream and downstream processes of algal bioreactors for renewable resource production.Bringing together renowned experts in microalgal biotechnology, this book will help researchers, scientists, and engineers from academia and industry overcome barriers and advance the production of renewable resources and renewable energy from algae. Students will also find invaluable explanations of the fundamentals and key principles of algal bioreactors, making it an accessible read for students of engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.
- Presents the physical, biological, environmental, and economic parameters of upstream processes in the operation and development of algal bioreactors to produce renewable resources
- Explains the main configurations and designs of algal bioreactors, presenting recent innovations and future trends
- Integrates the scientific, engineering, technology, environmental, and economic aspects of producing renewable resources and other valuable bioproducts using algal bioreactors
- Provides real-world case studies at various scales to demonstrate the practical implementation of the various technologies and methods discussed
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Part I - Fundamentals of algae bioreactors1. Introduction to algal bioreactors: The biotechnology core2. Algae strains in bioreactors: the adaptability of commercial and emerging species for renewable resource production3. Principles of interactions between physiology and bioreactor design4. Global market of algae bioproducts from bioreactor systems5. Intellectual property and innovation trends applied to algae bioreactorsPart II - Science and engineering of algae bioreactors6. Predictive models of algae growth in bioreactors7. Optimal growth and culture conditions for algae in bioreactors8. Hydrodynamic performance of algae bioreactors9. Transfer phenomena in algae bioreactors10. Photosynthetic reactions in algae photobioreactors11. Contamination control in algae bioreactors12. Processes control approaches applied to bioreactor models13. Physical and biokinetic processes of carbon biosequestration in algae bioreactors14. Biochemicals reactions in algae bioreactors15. The influence of low carbon to nitrogen (C/N ratio) on phycoremediation16. Ultrasound in algal bioreactors: A Process intensification strategy for renewable resources production17. Microwave application in algal bioreactors: A Process intensification strategy for renewable resources production18. Computational analysis of algae bioreactors performance for renewable resources production19. Internet of Things (IoT) use for remote monitoring of algae bioreactors for renewable resources production20. Scale-up of algae bioreactors for renewable resources production21. Installations of algae bioreactors: design and operational issues in commercial plants22. Techno-economic aspects and operational costs of algae bioreactors for renewable resources productionPart III - Trends in algal bioreactors design for renewable resource production23. Industrial fermenters for renewable resource production24. Air-lift photobioreactors for renewable resource production25. Tubular photobioreactors for renewable resource production26. Flat-plate photobioreactors for renewable resource production27. Column photobioreactors for renewable resource production28. Bubble column photobioreactors for renewable resource production29. Hybrid photobioreactors for renewable resource production30. Plastic bags photobioreactors for renewable resource production31. Annular photobioreactors for renewable resource production32. Membrane photobioreactors for renewable resource production33. Packed Bed Bioreactors for renewable resource production34. Fluidized Bed Reactors for renewable resource production35. Exergy analysis of algae bioreactors for renewable resources production36. Design of clean-in-place systems in algal bioreactors for renewable resources productionPart IV - Bioprocesses, bioenergy, and bioproducts obtained from algae bioreactors37. Enhancing anaerobic digestion processes in algae bioreactors for renewable products production38. Biohydrogen production in algae bioreactors39. Biodiesel production in algae bioreactors40. Bioethanol production in algae bioreactors41. Biomethane production in algae bioreactors42. Bio-jet fuel production in algal bioreactors43. Bioelectricity from microalgae-microbial fuel cell in bioreactors44. Biofertilizers production in algal bioreactors45. Biomass production in algae bioreactors46. Proteins and amino acids production in algae bioreactors47. Lipids, sterols, and fatty acids production in algae bioreactors48. Pigments production in algae bioreactors49. Bioreactors as core production of specific algal for food supplements50. Biomedical applications of algal-based productsPart V - Environmental issues for algae bioreactors51. Industrial wastewater in algae bioreactors52. Algae bioreactors as strategies for heavy metal phycoremediation53. Environmental assessment of algae bioreactors for renewable resources production54. Carbon neutral in renewable resources from algae bioreactors: Is this possible?
