Microalgal Biotechnology: Innovations and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a special issue titled "Microalgal Biotechnology: Innovations and Applications”. This special issue aims to highlight the latest research and technological advancements in the field of microalgal biotechnology. Microalgae are promising biological resources due to their ability to produce a wide range of valuable products of commercial interest, including biofuels/bioenergy, biofertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals, as well as their applications in environmental sustainability, such as wastewater treatment and CO₂ sequestration.

The goal of this special issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in microalgal biotechnology. We encourage submissions that address various aspects of the field, including innovative cultivation techniques, genetic and metabolic engineering, optimization of biomass production, and advances in bioreactor design. We are also interested in studies that focus on the extraction and utilization of high-value compounds from microalgae, new methods for harvesting and processing microalgal biomass, as well as biofuel production, renewable energy integration strategies in microalgae-based processes, and economic and environmental approaches.

By bringing together cutting-edge research and expert reviews, this special issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners working to unlock the full potential of microalgae in biotechnology. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ihana A. Severo
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Microorganisms is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• microalgae biotechnology
• microalgae cultivation
• genetic engineering
• metabolic engineering
• biofuels
• biofertilizers
• pharmaceuticals
• nutraceuticals
• wastewater treatment
• CO₂ sequestration
• bioreactor design
• biomass production
• downstream processing techniques
• life cycle assessments
• techno-economic analysis