Book Overview

This book covers biotechnology and applications of diatoms including various applications such as the use of diatom biogenic silica in drug delivery and their cultivation for wastewater remediation. It contains case studies in diatom biorefinery and provides information about the bioactive compounds, antioxidants, and lipids from diatoms. It also discusses the latest innovations in the genetic engineering of diatoms.

Key Features

Discusses the applications of diatoms in drug delivery

Covers the application and cultivation of diatoms for wastewater bioremediation

Describes the innovations and gaps in genetic engineering of diatoms

Throws light on the lipid content, antioxidant content, and various bioactive compounds present in diatoms

Includes extraction technologies in diatoms

The book is meant for academicians and microbiologists, biotechnologists, and marine biologists.