The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products
-
Sazlina Salleh
Abstract
The research and industrial sectors have shown considerable interest in using diatoms, which are taxonomically diverse microalgae species known for their complex silica cell walls and ability to perform photosynthesis. Diatoms are critical to global carbon and silicon recycling in the ocean, and their photosynthetic activity accounts for nearly half of all marine primary production. Over 8,000 species have been recorded in freshwater and marine systems, with an estimated 200,000 species. The impact of abiotic environmental stresses, such as intensity and quality of incident light nutrient availability on diatoms, is known to determine critical factors that affect growth performance and the accumulation of valuable compounds. Their rapid growth rates, high biomass yields, and potential to biosynthesize valuable compounds have led to exploration across diverse domains including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, energy, and materials science. This chapter examines the ecology of diatoms and their potential utilization of diatoms as valuable products. We will explore their suitability for value-added product generation as well as discuss the positive attributes and address any potential concerns associated with employing diatoms in various industries.
Abstract
The research and industrial sectors have shown considerable interest in using diatoms, which are taxonomically diverse microalgae species known for their complex silica cell walls and ability to perform photosynthesis. Diatoms are critical to global carbon and silicon recycling in the ocean, and their photosynthetic activity accounts for nearly half of all marine primary production. Over 8,000 species have been recorded in freshwater and marine systems, with an estimated 200,000 species. The impact of abiotic environmental stresses, such as intensity and quality of incident light nutrient availability on diatoms, is known to determine critical factors that affect growth performance and the accumulation of valuable compounds. Their rapid growth rates, high biomass yields, and potential to biosynthesize valuable compounds have led to exploration across diverse domains including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, energy, and materials science. This chapter examines the ecology of diatoms and their potential utilization of diatoms as valuable products. We will explore their suitability for value-added product generation as well as discuss the positive attributes and address any potential concerns associated with employing diatoms in various industries.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- List of contributors IX
- Applications of Diatom for Treatment of Industrial Effluents: Waste to Wealth Approach 1
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae: A Potential Biosorbent for Wastewater Treatment 21
- Utilization of Marine Green Algae for Development of Bioplastics 39
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae and Its Application in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 57
- Application of Marine Biomass for Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable Environment, and Economy 95
- Unlocking High-Value Products from Diatoms via Biorefinery Processes for a Sustainable Biocircular Economy 129
- Diatoms: A Sustainable Tool for Phycoremediation of Industrial Wastewater 149
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production: A Novel Approach for Environment Protection 177
- Seagrass Ecosystems: Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Bioeconomy 201
- Marine Biorefinery: An Environmentally Sustainable Solution to Turn Marine Biomass and Processing Wastes into Value-Added Products 223
- Potential of Marine Microalgae for the Production of Food and Feed Industry 249
- Production of Biochar from Marine Algae and Its Use in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 279
- Potential Seaweed-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Pharmaceutical Applications 297
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production 319
- The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products 341
- Marine Resources: Plethora of Opportunities for Sustainable Future 367
- Applications of Biochar from Marine Algae for Treatment of Emerging Contaminants 389
- Index 403
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- List of contributors IX
- Applications of Diatom for Treatment of Industrial Effluents: Waste to Wealth Approach 1
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae: A Potential Biosorbent for Wastewater Treatment 21
- Utilization of Marine Green Algae for Development of Bioplastics 39
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae and Its Application in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 57
- Application of Marine Biomass for Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable Environment, and Economy 95
- Unlocking High-Value Products from Diatoms via Biorefinery Processes for a Sustainable Biocircular Economy 129
- Diatoms: A Sustainable Tool for Phycoremediation of Industrial Wastewater 149
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production: A Novel Approach for Environment Protection 177
- Seagrass Ecosystems: Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Bioeconomy 201
- Marine Biorefinery: An Environmentally Sustainable Solution to Turn Marine Biomass and Processing Wastes into Value-Added Products 223
- Potential of Marine Microalgae for the Production of Food and Feed Industry 249
- Production of Biochar from Marine Algae and Its Use in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 279
- Potential Seaweed-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Pharmaceutical Applications 297
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production 319
- The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products 341
- Marine Resources: Plethora of Opportunities for Sustainable Future 367
- Applications of Biochar from Marine Algae for Treatment of Emerging Contaminants 389
- Index 403
