Microalgae as a Platform for Sustainable Technologies: From Development to Implementation
A Special Issue of Phycology (ISSN 2673-9410) belonging to the section "Applied Phycology and Algal Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2027 | Viewed by 4
Editors
Interests: algae cultivation technologies; algae acquisition from natural water; algae biomass separation and dewatering; algae to biofuels; algae to valuable products; methane fermentation; biohydrogen; biodiesel; wastewater treatment; sludge management
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Interests: bioenergy systems; waste-to-energy; anaerobic digestion; biogas and biomethane; sewage sludge-to-energy; food waste valorization; organic waste valorization; biomass pretreatment; solid carbon dioxide pretreatment; biofuel production; energy recovery; circular bioeconomy; microalgae-based bioenergy; microalgal biomass production; microalgae cultivation in wastewater; CO2 biosequestration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the role of microalgae as a versatile technological platform in the context of sustainable development and the transition toward a circular economy. Its aim is to integrate fundamental and applied research covering the development, optimization, and implementation of microalgal technologies at pilot and industrial scales. Particular emphasis is placed on bridging the gap between laboratory research and real-world applications, including technological, economic, and environmental aspects. The scope includes the design and optimization of microalgae cultivation systems, such as photobioreactors and open pond systems. An important focus is the integration of microalgal technologies with wastewater treatment, nutrient recovery, and bioenergy and biofuel production. This Special Issue also addresses biorefinery approaches for microalgal biomass and the production of high-value products such as proteins, lipids, pigments, and biopolymers. Consideration is given to process efficiency, including techno-economic and environmental assessments (e.g., LCA). Contributions presenting case studies and real-scale implementation of microalgal technologies are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue will also cover challenges related to process scale-up, standardization, and regulatory aspects. Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange between academia and industry, supporting the development and commercialization of innovative microalgal technologies.
Prof. Dr. Marcin Dębowski
Dr. Joanna Kazimierowicz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microalgae
- microalgal technologies
- sustainable development
- process scale-up
- industrial implementation
- photobioreactors
- cultivation systems
- biorefinery
- bioenergy
- biofuels
- wastewater treatment
- nutrient recovery
- high-value products
- techno-economic analysis
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- circular economy
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