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Microalgae-based Bioconversion for the Cellular Compounds Recovery from Recalcitrant Wastewater
This Special Issue aims to explore the use of microalgae in bioconversion processes for recovering valuable cellular compounds from recalcitrant wastewater with a focus on their implications for environmental geochemistry and health. These include the following scopes:
Bioconversion Processes and Geochemical Interactions: Research on the geochemical interactions involved in microalgae-based bioconversion processes for recovering cellular compounds from recalcitrant wastewater, including the role of microalgae in nutrient cycling and metal assimilation.
Cellular Compounds Recovery and Environmental Health: Studies on the recovery of valuable cellular compounds from microalgae and their implications for environmental health, including the potential benefits of bioactive compounds and their effects on human health and ecosystems.
Recalcitrant Wastewater Treatment and Geochemical Transformations: Investigations into the use of microalgae in treating recalcitrant wastewater and the geochemical transformations of pollutants into valuable cellular compounds, highlighting the role of microalgae in environmental bioremediation.
Biorefinery Approaches and Geochemical Sustainability: Development of biorefinery approaches using microalgae to produce high-value products from wastewater, with a focus on their geochemical sustainability and impacts on environmental health.
Environmental Geochemistry and Health Indicators: Use of environmental geochemistry and health indicators to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of microalgae-based bioconversion processes for wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
Editors
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Dr. Jun Wei Lim
(CSci, CChem, CEnv), major research interests are insect-based biological compounds, bioremediation of solid wastes and wastewaters, microalgal biofuels and biochemicals, and green hydrogen. In terms of professional associations, he is the Member of The Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and Associate Member of Institution of Chemical Engineers (AMIChemE) at international level. He is also the Chartered Scientist registered with Science Council, UK, Chartered Environmentalist registered with Society for the Environment, UK as well as Chartered Chemist registered with The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK.
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Dr. Kyu-Jung Chae
Distinguished scholar with extensive experience in environmental engineering and Full Professor at Korea Maritime and Ocean University. He has an illustrious career spanning over 24 years, blending academia and industry seamlessly. As of 2024, he has led over 50 projects, authored 145 papers (h-index 43, total citation 8683) and holds 40 patents. His areas of expertise span a wide range of environmental technology, including bioelectrochemical cells, biohydrogen, water-energy nexus technology, bioelectrochemical CO2 conversion to valuable products, environmental nano-materials, and advanced wastewater treatment.
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Dr. Hemamalini Rawindran
Dr. Hemamalini Rawindran's research focuses on the thermochemical conversion of biomass. Her expertise extends to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, particularly in the innovative application of membranes for microalgal wastewater remediation and the upcycling of marine microplastics. She is also a member of the Malaysian Chemist Association (IKM) and the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT).
