Pigments from Microalgae Handbook

Based on the success of the first edition, Pigments from Microalgae Handbook – Second Edition, Volume III: Industrial and Functional Applications is the final volume of a comprehensive three-volume series that captures the transition from cutting-edge microalgal pigment science to real-world innovations across consumer-driven industries. Fully updated and expanded, this volume bridges laboratory discoveries with practical applications across the food, feed, health, and cosmetic sectors. 

Each chapter in this fully revised volume explore the incorporation of microalgal pigments—such as chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobiliproteins—into smart packaging, functional foods, 3D printing, animal nutrition, and dermo-cosmetic formulations. A particular emphasis is placed on bioactivities related to chronic disease prevention, cognitive health, vision support, and weight management. The volume also addresses consumer acceptance, regulatory challenges, and innovation strategies, providing actionable insights for advancing natural colorants in global markets.

 Presented in an accessible and well-organized format, this handbook is an indispensable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals in biochemistry, food chemistry, industrial microbiology, and biotechnology industries seeking to deepen their expertise or drive innovation in microalgal pigment applications.

Prof. Eduardo Jacob-Lopes is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. He has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. He has coordinated/coordinates more than 50 research projects and/or technological developments financed by public funding agencies and private initiatives. He has published more than 800 scientific publications/communications, including books, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in conferences, and innovation patents. He is a member of the editorial boards of 10 journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. His research interests focus on a multidisciplinary approach to applied phycology and its intersection with bioprocess engineering and sustainable engineering

Prof. Maria Isabel Queiroz is a former full professor at the School of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil. She has more than 500 publications/communications to her credit, including books, book chapters, original research papers, and research communications in conferences. Her main research interest is in microalgal biotechnology with an emphasis on bioprocesses.

Prof. Leila Queiroz Zepka is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. She has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. She has published more than 700 scientific publications/communications, including books, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in conferences, and innovation patents. She is member of the editorial boards of 5 journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. Her research interests include microalgae biotechnology, with an emphasis on biomolecules and natural pigments.

Dr. Mariany Costa Deprá is currently a Researcher at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. She has published more than 150 scientific publications/communications, which include book chapters, original research papers, research communications in conferences, and innovation patents. She acts as a technical and scientific consultant for companies and international scientific journals. Her research interests include sustainability metrics and indicators, with an emphasis on bioprocess engineering.