Biotechnology of Algae

Dear Colleagues,                

Algae are a diverse group of organisms with a vital role in the marine environment. Whereas microalgae constitute the basis of the marine and aquatic food chain, macroalgae provide countless coastal ecosystem services. Both significantly contribute to global primary production and play an important role in carbon sequestration. Algae are considered green cell factories as they provide a wide pool of biomolecules, cellular functions, and physiological features, with vast biotechnological potential. Moreover, algae are stated as an important tool towards the EU Bioeconomy and Blue Growth Strategy, which aims to implement a sustainable and circular bioeconomy in which blue biotechnology is among the priority targets.

Hence, this Special Issue will focus on algal technologies, methodologies, products, and services with efforts towards a blue economy. We welcome the submission of research articles, review articles, and short communications about marine algae (cyanobacteria, microalgae, and seaweeds) biotechnology, including:

• Algal ecoservices;
• Biorefinery strategy;
• Circular bioeconomy;
• New species or improvement of known species;
• Optimization of high-value compounds;
• Optimization of cultivation/production of algal biomass and their products.

Dr. Helena Amaro
Dr. Ana Catarina Guedes
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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