Highlights Technology Advancements Contributing to Advancing Three UN SDGs: Zero Hunger, Good Health & Well-being, & Life Below Water听
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Khalifa University researchers have published a book titled 鈥樷�� on the advances in biomedical and nutritional applications, highlighting how this has contributed significantly to three of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).听
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The book by Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad, Research Scientist, Dr. Syed Salman Ashraf Professor & Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, Khalifa University, covers basic and applied research on scaling up algal biochemicals for commercial use, while discussing underexplored and underutilized health benefits of chemicals derived from marine sources. Published by Elsevier, the book covers integrated algal biotechnology and engineering for biomedical issues and their solutions, providing a roadmap for potential applications in dietary supplements and biomedical products.听
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Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in food and nutraceutical industries. The book also includes an overview of different micro and macroalgal species and their industrial production processes. The book describes advances in the biomedical and nutritional applications of algae achieved during the last decade, identifies gaps in present knowledge, and proposes research areas for the future.听
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It covers various aspects of algal biotechnology, from basics to large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and processing, for a variety of high value bioproducts. Various topics focus on algal biomaterials, algal medicinal foods, algal production for biomedicine, and applications in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and value-added bioproducts.听
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Moreover, the book discusses advancements in algal biotechnology that have contributed significantly to the UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger, promoting health benefits; SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and supported the sustainable use of marine resources SDG 14: Life Below Water. With contributions from an international array of expert researchers in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, postgraduates, graduate students, and industry professionals.听
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Professor Ashraf said: 鈥淭his edited book extensively discusses the significance of algae in terms of their applications in the biomedical and nutritional sectors, and this is expected to fill a knowledge gap in integrated algal biotechnology and engineering. This is a comprehensive resource that 草莓视频 the potential of algal biotechnology to drive sustainable development and to improve global health and environmental outcomes.鈥澨�
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