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Valorization of Microalgal Biomass and Wastewater Treatment provides tools, techniques, data and case studies to demonstrate the use of algal biomass in the production of valuable products like biofuels, food and fertilizers, etc. Valorization has several advantages over conventional bioremediation processes as it helps reduce the costs of bioprocesses. Examples of several successfully commercialized technologies are provided throughout the book, giving insights into developing potential processes for valorization of different biomasses. Wastewater treatment by microalgae generates the biomass, which could be utilized for developing various other products, such as fertilizers and biofuels.
This book will equip researchers and policymakers in the energy sector with the scientific methodology and metrics needed to develop strategies for a viable transition in the energy sector. It will be a key resource for students, researchers and practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge on energy planning, wastewater treatment and current and future trends.
List of contents
1. Scientometric analysis of microalgae wastewater treatment
2. Scientometric analysis of consortium-based wastewater treatment
3. Metabolic Engineering of Algal strains for enhancing wastewater treatment
4. Lab-scale to commercial-scale cultivation of microalgae
5. Valorisation of microalgal biomass for biofuels
6. Valorisation of microalgal biomass for Food
7. Valorisation of microalgal biomass for fertilizers and Nano-particles
8. Life Cycle Assessment of wastewater treatment by microalgae
9. Life Cycle Assessment of microalgal biomass for valorisation
10. Biorefinery and Bioremediation potential of microalgae
11. Recent developments, challenges, a prospectus of valorisation of microalgal biomass
12. Non-conventional treatments of agro-industrial wastes and wastewaters by heterotrophic/mixotrophic cultivations of microalgae and Cyanobacteria
13. Ecological and Environmental Services of microalgae
14. Valorisation of Microalgae for Biogas Methane Enhancement
15. Aquatic Microalgal Biofuel Production
16. Algal Cultivation in the Pursuit of Emerging Technology for Sustainable Development
About the author
Dr. Suhaib A. Bandh is Associate Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Environmental Science at Sri Pratap College Campus, Cluster University Srinagar (J&K Government). He specializes in freshwater mycology and environmental science, having earned his PhD for pioneering research on fungal diversity in Dal Lake, Kashmir. He teaches postgraduate courses in environmental science and disaster management, actively mentoring future environmental scientists. His contributions include monographs, over 20 edited volumes with leading publishers (Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis) including the Elsevier volume, Freshwater Mycology (2022), as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles on aquatic ecosystems, microbial ecology, and sustainability. An active member of the Academy of Plant Sciences India and the National Environmental Science Academy, he regularly participates in national and international conferences. Dr. Bandh’s work advances understanding of freshwater fungi and environmental sustainability, marking him as a leading expert in microbial (fungal) ecological research and education.
Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Malla is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Government Degree College Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, with a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. His doctoral research focused on biogas methane enrichment using selective chemical scavengers and microalgae. With expertise in waste management, renewable energy, and water conservation, Dr. Malla has contributed significantly to water auditing and enhancing agricultural water use efficiency during his tenure at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). He has published extensively in reputed national and international journals, including Ecological Engineering, Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainability, and Recycling. Notable works include studies on biogas conditioning, Phycoremediation, and the role of microalgae in biodiesel production and wastewater treatment. Dr. Malla has co-authored books on biofuels, circular economy, and renewable energy with esteemed publishers like Elsevier, Springer, and CRC Press, and has contributed several book chapters on climate resilience, waste valorization, and environmental governance. Actively involved in academic conferences, Dr. Malla is a recognized scholar dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and circular economy research.
