Microalgae, such as algae and cyanobacteria, which are cultivated for their biomass and are rich in lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, can be used as a renewable energy source. Seeking to mitigate climate change and ensuring energy security, this approach provides several advantages, including being carbon neutral, requiring low water usage, and having high oil content. However, challenges persist, including scalability, cost-effectiveness, biomass harvesting, conversion efficiency, water management, and land use competition with food crops.

This book describes the development of a production method of bioenergy from microalgal biomass, and examines the entire process development, from strain improvement and cultivation optimization, through the conversion process, and systems integration. The book delves into related technologies, including catalytic conversion, separation and purification techniques. The potential of microalgal bioenergy as a sustainable energy source is assessed by considering scalability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact.

Describes the basics, technology, and advantages of producing bioenergy from microalgal biomass Explains commercial-scale production approaches and best practices for process development and optimization Highlights the principles and applications of green chemistry and sustainable energy production

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**Hemantkumar N. Akolkar, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce Science College, Maharashtra, India. He is an academician and researcher who has taught for the last 15 years at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has published over 65 research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. Also he has published 06 Indian patents and 06 books with International publishers like SpringerNature, Royal Society of Chemistry, etc. His areas of interest are heterocyclic chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, and green chemistry. He is a reviewer of several journals of international repute in chemistry. A. K. Haghi PhD, is a retired professor and has written, co-written, edited, or co-edited more than 1000 publications, including books, book chapters, and papers in refereed journals with over 4500 citations and h-index of 35, according to the Google Scholar database. Professor Haghi holds a BSc in urban and environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina (USA) and holds two MSc degrees, one in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University (USA) and another one in applied mechanics, acoustics, and materials from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (France). He was awarded a PhD in engineering sciences at Université de Franche-Comté (France). He is a regular reviewer of leading international journals. He is appointed as Honorary Research Associate (HRA) at University of Coimbra, Portugal. Nirmala R. Darekar, Ph. D., is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s Radhabai Kale Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. Her specialization is in Analytical Chemistry. She has 12 + years of experience in teaching and 6 years of experience in research. She did her Ph.D. from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India. She has published 02 books, 13 chapters, 03 patents and more than 16 Research papers in reputed International journals. Ganesh B. Pawar, Ph.D., is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce Science College, Maharashtra, India. He has 12 + years of experience in teaching and 05 years of experience in research. He did his Ph.D. from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India. He has published 02 books, 01 patent and +10 Research papers in reputed journals.

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Chapter 1: Introduction and Fundamentals.- Chapter 2: Microalgal Biomass Production and Harvesting.- Chapter 3: Biomass Conversion Processes.- Chapter 4: Biodiesel and Bioethanol Production.- Chapter 5: Integrated Biorefineries and Sustainability.