Microalgal Ecology and Biotechnology
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microalgal cultivation; biodiesel production; bioplastic production; bioremediation; carbon sequestration
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microalgae have emerged as promising microorganisms with immense ecological and biotechnological potential. They play crucial roles in aquatic ecosystems, contributing to global carbon cycling, oxygen production, and nutrient dynamics. Simultaneously, microalgae have attracted increasing attention for their ability to produce valuable bioactive compounds, biofuels, and functional foods and for their applications in wastewater treatment and carbon capture. Understanding the ecology of microalgae is essential for optimizing their cultivation and utilization in diverse industrial and environmental applications.
The aim of this Special Issue of Microorganisms is to highlight recent advances in microalgal ecology and biotechnology. We welcome manuscripts addressing microalgal diversity, physiological and metabolic responses to environmental conditions, genetic engineering, cultivation strategies, and applications in sustainable biotechnology.
Prof. Dr. Jong-Hee Kwon
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microalgae cultivation
- biofuel production
- carbon sequestration
- environmental sustainability
- bioresource utilization
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