Microalgae Biotechnology and Microbiology: Prospects and Applications
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 624
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phycology; microalgae; biotechnology; biomass
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microalgae and microorganisms in general are ubiquitous entities of significant importance in various biotechnological fields, both in the production of high-value pharmaceutical compounds and in environmental biotechnology, playing a pivotal role in bioremediation.
Achieving optimal results in these areas necessitates the production of biomass, a goal that can be achieved through the implementation of advanced and innovative cultivation techniques. These methodologies ensure enhanced efficiency and productivity.
However, applying techniques such as autotrophic growth under variable light spectra, heterotrophic growth in the presence of organic carbon, or a combination of both approaches is not sufficient. It is equally essential to leverage the potential of photobioreactors, which are specialized systems, either in suspended or immobilized configurations, that play a role in optimizing biomass production. These devices create controlled environments that maximize yields. Their capacity to finely regulate critical parameters ensures that biomass generation is carried out to its fullest potential.
In addition to these cultivation techniques, genetic engineering is increasingly being employed to enhance the efficiency of cultivation methods. By modifying metabolic pathways and improving traits such as growth rates and stress resistance, genetic engineering contributes to greater biomass yields and the development of microorganisms.
The aim of this Special Issue is to compile recent advancements in the cultivation of microalgae, with a focus on industrial applications. We welcome submissions that explore innovative growth strategies, the utilization of bioreactors, and genetic engineering. Original research papers and reviews on these topics are welcome.
Dr. Dora Allegra Carbone
Prof. Dr. Michael Melkonian
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microalgae
- bacteria
- photobioreactor
- bioengineering
- biomass
- wastewater
- compounds
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