1st Edition
Algal Biorefineries in Circular Economy for Climate Change Resilience
Editor Bio
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Integrating flue gas for agreed algal biofuel production
Luis Fernando Flores, Antonela Martelli, Juan Andrés Sandoval Herrera, Gino La Bella
1.1 Introduction
1.2. Flue gas emissions
1.3. Microalgae production from flue gas
1.4. Microalgae-derived biofuels
1.5. Integrating flue gas for algal biofuel production
1.6. Biological approaches for enhancing algal biofuel production from flue gases
1.7. Benefits and limitations of harnessing flue gas for algal biofuel production
1.8. Future perspectives
1.9. Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 2
Role of microalgae in sustainable development goals and climate change resilience
Ashfaq Ahmad, Doris Ying Ying Tang, Pau Loke Show, Syed Salman Ashraf
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Microalgae and Sustainable Development Goals
2.3. Microalgae and Climate Change Resilience
2.4. Challenges and Opportunities
2.5. Conclusion and Future prospectives
Acknowledgment
Declaration
References
Chapter 3
Impact of Microalgal Biorefineries on Circular Economy and Climate Change Mitigation
Darissa Alves Dutra, Richard Luan Silva Machado, Adriane Terezinha Schneider, Mariany Costa Deprá, Rosangela Rodrigues Dias, Leila Queiroz Zepka, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Microalgae-based products promoting a circular economy
3.3. Integrating microalgae biorefineries into the circular bioeconomy concept
3.4. Microalgae and Carbon Footprint
3.5. Investing in a biorefinery to mitigating climate change
3.6. Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 4
Road map from microalgae biomass to biorefinery prospects and challenges
Tesfaye Kassaw Bedru, Workisa Bacha Garuma, R. Baskaran, Mani Jayakumar, Selvaganapathy. T
4.1 Introduction
4.2. Significance of microalgae-based biorefinery in circular economy
4.3. Microalgae cultivation and harvesting
4.4. Processing techniques for energy and value-added products from microalgae biomass
Biochemical conversion
4.5. Microalgae biorefinery
4.6. Challenges and prospects
4.7. Summary
Declaration
References
Chapter 5
Role of Brown Algae in Climate Change Mitigation
Fayaz A. Malla, Suhaib A. Bandh, Afaan A. Malla, Showkat Rashid
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Biological and Ecological Characteristics of Brown Algae
5.3. Brown Algae as a Natural Carbon Sink
5.4. Mitigation of Ocean Acidification
5.5. Potential for Bioenergy and Biomaterials
5.6. Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystem Services
5.7. Brown Algae Cultivation and its Impacts
5.8. Applications in Climate Policy Frameworks
5.9. Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 6
Achieving Net Zero by Algal Biorefineries
Mailin Misson, Grace Joy Wei Lie Chin, Suryani Saallah, Joshophine Pei Ning Kong,
Ignatia Justine1 Syafiqah Syazwani Jaffar, Vun Yee Thien, Kenneth Francis Rodrigues,
Nyuk Ling Ma, Wilson Thau Lym Yong
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Overview of Climate Change and Net Zero Goals
6.3 Role of Algal Biorefineries in Circular Economy
change resilience
6.4. Algal Biomass: A Renewable Resource
6.5. Biorefinery Processes and Technologies
6.6. Environmental and Economic Benefits
6.7. Challenges and Solutions
6.8. Case Studies
6.9. Future Perspectives
6.10. Conclusion
Declaration
Reference
Chapter 7
Algae based biofertilizer for reducing agricultural carbon footprints
Muhammad Uzair Javed, Hamid Mukhtar, Tehreem Mahmood
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Chemical fertilizers and their environmental and health implications
7.3. Conventional biofertilizers to algae-based fertilizers: Definition and Scope
7.4. Carbon footprints in agriculture
7.5. Production of biofertilizers: The algal industry
7.6. Effects of algal-based biofertilizer on soil health
7.7. Applications in plant growth stimulation
7.8. Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation
7.9. Challenges and opportunities for adoption
7.10. Future directions and research needs
7.11. Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 8
Role of Biogas in Climate Change Resilience and Circular Economy
Muhammad Uzair Javed, Hamid Mukhtar
8.1 Introduction
8.2. Biogas
8.3. Production process of Biogas
8.4. Global Biogas Producers
8.5. Potential of biogas in mitigating climate change and role in the circular economy
8.6. Challenges to biogas implementation
8.7. Future Considerations
8.8. Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 9
Algal Biomass Production and Carbon Sequestration
Afaan A. Malla, Fayaz A. Malla, Showkat Rashid, Suhaib A. Bandh
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Biological Basis of Carbon Sequestration in Algae
9.3. Algal Biomass Production Techniques
9.4. Carbon Sequestration Potential of Algal Systems
9.5. Applications of Algal Biomass in Climate Change Mitigation
9.6. Economic and Environmental Aspects
9.7. Challenges in Algal Biomass Production
9.8. Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 10
Algae Based Carbon Credits
Fayaz A. Malla, Afaan A. Malla, Suhaib A. Bandh, Showkat Rashid
10.1 Introduction
10.2. Mechanisms of Carbon Capture and Sequestration by Algae
10.3. Technology and Methods for Algae Cultivation
10.4. Economic and Environmental Benefits of Algae-Based Carbon Credits
10.5. Challenges in Scaling Algae-Based Carbon Credit Systems
10.6. Future Perspectives and Research Directions
10.7. Conclusion
Declaration
References
Chapter 11
Algal bioplastics for climate resilient packing
Karan Kapoor, Saumya Bharti, Sudarshan Sahu, Shailendra Kumar Arya
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Classification of Bioplastics
11.3. Sources of Bioplastic
11.4. Microalgae: a potential source for producing bioplastics
11.5. Significance of Algal Bioplastics
11.6. Algae as a Raw Material for Bioplastics
11.7. Production of Bioplastics by Microalgae
11.8. Applications of Algal Bioplastics
11.9. Advantages and limitations
11.10. Conclusion and Future Prospect
Declaration
References
Chapter 12
Algal biorefinery in waste management and recycling
Hirak Parikh, Archana Tiwari
12.1 Introduction
12.2. Fundamentals of Algal biorefinery
12.3. Biomass Production and Harvesting Techniques
12.4. Advancement in algal wastewater treatment
12.5. Algae in Solid Waste Management
12.6. Algal co-Products: Maximizing resource recovery from waste
12.7. Technological Innovations in Algal Biorefinery
12.8. Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment
12.9. Challenges and Future Prospects
Acknowledgment
Declaration
References
Biography
Fayaz Ahmad Malla finished his PhD in Environmental Science on “Biogas methane enrichment using selective chemical scavengers and microalgae” from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. He has a strong interest in waste management, pollution and renewable energy as his PhD was focused on the same issue. Moreover, in the university he has also dealt with water conservation and management, water auditing and water use efficiency in agriculture. He has published many research articles in reputed, referred national and international journals. He has also presented many research papers at national and international conferences. Previously, he worked as Research Associate with Water resources division in The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) and currently working as Assistant Professor in Higher Education Department Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Malla has recently edited two books with Elsevier Press on “Valorization of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment” and “Environmental Sustainability of Biofuels”. He has also edited one book published by Springer Nature Singapore on “Biofuels in circular economy”.
Suhaib A. Bandh is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Govt. Degree College DH Pora, teaching the courses of Environmental Science and Disaster Management. He is a member of the Academy of Plant Sciences India and National Environmental Science Academy. He is a recipient of many awards. He has participated in several national and international conferences held by different reputed scientific bodies in India and abroad. He has a few monographs and several scientific publications to his credit, published in some highly reputed and impacted journals, which attest to his scientific insight, fine experimental skills, and outstanding writing skills. Dr Bandh has recently edited and authored around 18 books Currently Dr. Bandh is currently working on several book Project like • Climate Change and Microbial Diversity: Impact and Vulnerability with AAP/CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group. • Climate Change and Microbes: Construction of Sustainable Future with AAP/CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group. • Climate Change: the social and scientific construct with Springer Nature • Freshwater Biodiversity with AAP/CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group. • Dr. Bandh holds a bachelor's degree from Sri Pratap College Srinagar, a master's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Kashmir, an M. Phil degree from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University Rewa (M.P), and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a specialization in freshwater fungi from University of Kashmir, Srinagar.
