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This book intends to cover current knowledge on uses of marine algae to obtain bulk and fine chemicals, coupled with optimization of the underlying production and purification processes. Major gaps and potential opportunities in this field are discussed in a critical manner.

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Author:   F. Xavier Malcata (Universidade do Porto, Portugal) ,  Isabel Sousa Pinto (Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal) ,  Ana Catarina Guedes (Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIMAR), University of Porto, Portugal)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
ISBN:  

9781138328235

ISBN 10:   1138328235
Publication Date:   22 July 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction to Marine Algae: Overview. Seaweed Solution Against Global Warming. Microalgae Metabolism and the Utilisation of Microalgae. Microalga Biomass Production. Advances and Constraints of Seaweed Farming as a Basal Constituent for an Environmentally Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Chile. Microalga Downstream Processing: Harvesting, Drying, Extraction, Separation and Purification. Alternative Green Biofuel from Microalgae: A Promising Renewable Resource. Marine Algae Bioactivities. Macroalga Phycocolloids. Microalgae For Feed. Seaweed For Animal Feed. The Cosmeceutical Properties of Compounds Derived from Marine Algae. Use of Seaweed Extracts Against Plant Pathogens. A Role for Dietary Macroalgae in the Amelioration of certain Risk Factors associated with Cardiovascular Disease. Genetic Engineering Approaches to Exploit Marine Algae as Potential Sources of Biofuels and Added-Value Products. IMTA - Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (Bioremediation). Present and Future Economic and Environmental Impacts of Microalgal Technology. Other Present and Prospective Uses.

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