Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications

Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in the food and nutraceutical industries. Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications provides a comprehensive overview of different micro- and macroalgal species, their industrial production processes, and the latest advancements in and applications of algae in biomedical fields.
This book describes advances in the biomedical and nutritional applications of algae achieved during the last decade, identifies gaps in the present knowledge, and proposes research areas for the future. This book covers various aspects of algal biotechnology, from the basics to large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and processing, for a variety of high-value bioproducts. Additionally, it also covers topics such as algal biomaterials, algal medicinal foods, algal production for bio-medicine, as well as applications in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and value-added bioproducts. With contributions from an international array of expert researchers in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, postgraduates, graduate students, and industry professionals.

• Covers basic and applied research on scaling up algal biochemicals for commercial use
• Discusses the underexplored and underutilized health benefits of chemicals derived from marine sources, specifically from algae
• Provides broad coverage of integrated algal biotechnology and engineering for biomedical issues and their solutions
• Provides a roadmap for potential applications of integrated algal biotechnology in dietary supplements and biomedical product

Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad is a Research Scientist in the Department of Biological Sciences at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his PhD degree in chemical engineering from the UTP, Malaysia, in May 2018. During his MSc and PhD studies, he worked as a Teaching Assistant and Researcher at the UTP. His research interests include algal biotechnology for bioenergy, environmental remediation, and production of high-value biochemicals.

Prof. Syed Salman Ashraf is a Professor of biology at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his BSc and MSc degrees in biochemistry from Iowa State University and a doctorate from North Carolina State University. He has worked in biotechnology companies in Toronto (Canada) and North Carolina (United States) for more than 6 years in drug discovery, molecular biology, protein purification, and high-throughput screening. His current research interests lie in the areas of applied microbiology and algal biotechnology