Macroalgal Biorefineries for the Blue Economy

This unique compendium provides an insight into the role of emerging marine biorefineries based on macroalgae (seaweeds) in the development of a sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth-blue economy.The useful reference text shows a complete picture on the motivation to develop seaweed technologies, and how the combination of biology, cultivation technologies and downstream processing with economics can address the social challenges through the blue growth.Contents: Why Go for Seagriculture? The Need for New Sources of Biomass for Bioeconomyand What the Seas Can Offer Humanity?Blue Economy and Marine BiorefineryMarine MacroalgaeWhat is a Macroalgae Biorefinery?Environmental Impacts of Seaweed AquacultureThe Marine Biomass Feedstock Downstream ProcessingExamples of ApplicationsEconomics of Macroalgae Biorefineries
Readership: Professionals, researchers, academics, and graduate students in biotechnology, bioengineering and chemical engineering.Macroalgae;Seaweed;Biorefinery;Offshore;Bioeconomy;Blue Growth;Sustainability00