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Microalgae are a diverse set of eukaryotic photosynthetic organisms
with great potential for being used to produce various high-value
molecules. Using synthetic biology to manipulate and control the
metabolic processes of microalgae, scientists hope to find
economical and sustainable alternatives for commercial production
of high value biochemicals and other metabolites for diverse
applications. Highlighting the immense potential of microalgae as a
renewable and sustainable source of commercially important,
high-value biomolecules, this book covers the recent advances in
the resources, tools, and techniques used for genetic engineering
of microalgae. Also discussed are the legislative challenges
associated with genetically engineered microalgae, their derived
products and their uses, as well as socio-economic and
environmental acceptance. Written to be accessible to a wide
audience, this book will be a useful reference to students and
researchers from both academia and industry, as well as policy
makers, for understanding the current status, trends and future
possibilities of using microalgae for biotechnological
applications.
Microalgae are a group of single-celled, photosynthetic
microorganisms. They are of great commercial interest as they are
capable of producing biomass (with a vast array of biochemical)
using sunlight, CO2 and various other naturally occurring
nutrients. Correctly utilised, they have the potential to provide
sustainable supply of commercially relevant biochemicals, biofuels,
nutraceuticals, food and feed supplements. The field of microalgal
biotechnology is a fast-paced area of research, with technologies
coming ever closer to commercial viability. Microalgal
Biotechnology consolidates the latest research in the field
together with a look at market potential and policy considerations.
Highlighting the huge potential of microalgae as commercial
commodities, it covers progress on various fronts including;
bio-refinery and its technological challenges, genetic engineering,
biosafety and regulatory issues, open and closed photo-bioreactors
for biomass production, market space and sustainability for algal
products. This book is a useful resource for researchers,
academicians, postgraduate students, industries, policy makers and
anyone interested in the status and future possibilities of
microalgae commercialisation.
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