Microalgae and One Health: Fundamentals, Biocompounds, and Health and Environmental Applications provides a novel compendium of the interdisciplinary applications of microalgae. Adverse global changes, including climate change, environmental pollution, urbanization, globalization, industrialization, and food insecurity are imminent threats to global health as they accelerate damage to humanity, wildlife, and the biosphere. The One Health concept asserts that these contemporary challenges are entwined in the interdependence of humans, animals, and our shared environment. This book examines the use of microalgae in human and animal nutrition, healthcare, and novel technologies applied to sustainable environmental processes.
Written by a globally diverse network of experts, this book is systematically structured to illustrate the applications of microalgae. The first section of the book covers the fundamentals of microalgae, from chemistry to industry applications. The next section further examines microalgae chemistry and identifies bioactive compounds. Subsequent sections examine the utility of microalgae in One Health, from human therapeutic potential to animal health and sustainability. The book concludes with a comprehensive market analysis, regulatory discussion, and safety considerations associated with microalgae products.
Edited by:
Antonio Pérez-Gálvez PhD (Researcher and head Department of Food Phytochemistry Department Instituto de la Grasa Spain),
Eduardo Jacob-Lopes (Associate Professor,
Department of Food Technology and Science,
Federal University of Santa Maria,
Santa Maria,
Brazil),
Leila Queiroz Zepka,
PhD (Associate Professor,
Department of Food Technology and Science,
Federal University of Santa Maria,
Santa Maria,
Brazil),
María Roca,
PhD (Researcher,
Food Phytochemistry Department,
Instituto de la Grasa,
Spain)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 216mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443220807
ISBN 10: 0443220808
Pages: 674
Publication Date: 25 July 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part I: Fundamentals 1. Microalgae in the context of One Health 2. Microalgae in food design and health nutrition 3. Microalgae in animal wellness 4. Microalgae-based technologies applied to environmental sustainability 5. Chemical composition of microalgae with potential for bioactive compounds 6. Metabolic plasticity of microalgae and its interfaces with environmental processes 7. Technologies for microalgae production 8. Algae industry and the farm-to-fork strategy Part II: Biocompounds from Microalgae 9. Proteins and peptides 10. Carbohydrates and exopolysaccharides 11. Lipids and fatty acids 12. Minerals, vitamins, and trace elements 13. Chlorophylls and their derivatives 14. Carotenes and xanthophylls 15. Phycobiliproteins: phycocyanin, allophycocyanin, and phycoerythrin 16. Sterols 17. Phenolic compounds 18. Toxins 19. Recent advances in the discovery of novel microalgae-based molecules Part III: Therapeutic Potential and Applications in Humans 20. Microalgae as an agent to improve blood quality and prevention of anemia 21. Evidence of use of microalgae on glycemic control and glucose metabolism 22. Anti-inflammatory molecules in microalgae 23. Antioxidant potential of microalgae 24. Microalgae with immunomodulatory activities 25. Microalgae for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases 26. Microalgae as a neuroprotective agent 27. Evidence of use of microalgae in cancer therapy 28. Microalgae on cataract and macular degeneration protection 29. Evidence of use of microalgae as antimicrobial agent 30. Microalgae potential on the treatment of allergic rhinitis 31. Microalgae as vaccine transporters 32. Microalgae in the production of monoclonal antibodies 33. Microalgal-based micro/nanocarriers in drug delivery Part IV: Microalgae and Their Animal Health-Promoting Benefits 34. Applications of microalgae for disease control in aquaculture 35. Evidence of poultry health and microalgae 36. Microalgae and its impact on ruminant nutrition and health 37. Benefits of the use of microalgae on nutrition and health of monogastrics 38. Performance of microalgae-based feed on pet health Part V: Environmental Sustainability and Applications 39. Microalgae in wastewater treatment 40. Microalgae in the removal of emerging pollutants 41. Microalgae in greenhouse gas control 42. Microalgae applications in soil improvement 43. Sustainability metrics and indicators in microalgae-based processes and products Part VI: Market Analysis, Safety, and Regulatory Aspects 44. The bioeconomy of microalgae-based products 45. Market analysis of microalgae-based products 46. Safety issues on microalgae-based products 47. Regulatory key points on microalgae-based products
Dr. Antonio Pérez-Gálvez is a researcher and head of the Department of Food Phytochemistry Department, Instituto de la Grasa, Spain. He specializes in pigment chemistry and biochemistry. His research is focused on food, functional ingredients, and health with special emphasis on carotenoids. Prof. Eduardo Jacob-Lopes is currently associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. He has more than 18 years of teaching and research experience. He is a technical and scientific consultant of several companies, agencies, and scientific journals. He has more than 600 publications/communications and has registered 15 patents. His research interest includes biotechnology and bioengineering with emphasis on microalgal biotechnology. Dr. Leila Queiroz Zepka is currently an Associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). She has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. She has published more than 500 scientific publications/communications, which include 10 books, 50 book chapters, 100 original research papers, 350 research communications in national and international conferences, and 12 patents. She is a member of the editorial board of 5 journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with an emphasis on microalgae-based products. Dr. María Roca is a researcher at the Food Phytochemistry Department, Instituto de la Grasa, Spain. She specializes in bioactive compounds in foods and biobased products, with special emphasis on chlorophylls and their derivatives. Her research topics include carotenoids, chlorophyll breakdown, in vitro digestion, and bioavailability.
