Recent Technologies and Applications of Algal Biomass
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 1068
Special Issue Editors
Interests: carbon sequestration; wastewater treatment; biogas production; process modelling and simulation; sustainability assessment
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Interests: biomass valorisation; process intensification; harvesting technologies; downstream processing; life cycle assessment (LCA)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Algal biomass, including both microalgae and macroalgae, has emerged as a promising and versatile resource for advancing sustainable technologies and supporting the transition toward a circular bioeconomy. In recent years, significant progress has been made in cultivation systems, process intensification, downstream processing, and environmental applications, enabling more efficient and economically viable algal-based solutions.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent technological developments and innovative applications related to the production, processing, and valorisation of algal biomass. Contributions addressing both fundamental and applied research are welcome, particularly those focusing on novel cultivation strategies (e.g., photobioreactors, open ponds, and hybrid systems), process optimisation, harvesting and extraction technologies, and integrated biorefinery approaches.
A central theme of this collection is the environmental potential of algae. We strongly encourage submissions exploring CO₂ capture and utilisation, wastewater treatment and nutrient recovery, bioenergy production (e.g., biogas, biohydrogen, and biodiesel), and resource recovery within circular economy frameworks. Studies addressing techno-economic assessment, life cycle analysis, modelling, scale-up strategies, and process sustainability are also of particular interest.
By gathering contributions from researchers and practitioners worldwide, we seek to provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art technologies and identify future directions for the sustainable deployment of algal biomass across multiple sectors.
Dr. José Carlos Magalhães Pires
Dr. Ana Filipa Cruz Esteves
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microalgae
- macroalgae
- photobioreactors
- CO2 capture
- nutrient recovery
- bioenergy
- algal biorefinery
- process intensification
- downstream processing
- circular bioeconomy
- sustainability assessment
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