Bioactivity and Digestibility of Microalgae Tetraselmis sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. as Basis of Their Potential as Novel Functional Foods

S Paterson, P Gómez-Cortés, MA de la Fuente… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will exceed 10 billion people, which will
lead to a deterioration in global food security. To avoid aggravating this problem, FAO and …

Large-scale production of Nannochloropsis-derived EPA: Current status and perspectives via a biorefinery context

S Piyatilleke, B Thevarajah, PHV Nimarshana… - Food and Bioproducts …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid rise in global population and increase in food demands have significantly
propelled mass production of plant-and animal-based conventional foods, which require …

Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Nannochloropsis oculata with Ethanol and Betaine: 1,2-Propanediol Eutectic Solvent for Antioxidant Pigment-Rich Extracts …

MD Gkioni, V Andriopoulos, E Koutra, S Hatziantoniou… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was the development of an efficient “green” extraction method of
Nannochloropsis oculata to produce antioxidant extracts and nutritious residual biomass …

[HTML][HTML] Nonthermal high-pressure microalgae extracts: A new source of natural ingredients for cosmetics

MP Garcia, A Regueiras, G Lopes, G Matos… - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Microalgae are one of the most prominent sources of ingredients for the cosmetic industry
not only due to their diversity but, importantly, due to the low environmental impact in …

A comprehensive review on medical applications of microalgae

H Huang, Y Lang, M Zhou - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Microalgae, which are mainly autotrophic organisms that exhibit widespread distribution and
rapid growth, have gained considerable attention in the past years. Various species of …

Extraction of Nannochloropsis Fatty Acids Using Different Green Technologies: The Current Path

SC Sousa, AC Freitas, AM Gomes, AP Carvalho - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nannochloropsis is a genus of microalgae widely recognized as potential sources of distinct
lipids, particularly polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). These may be obtained through …

Microbial pigments: Sources, current status, future challenges in cosmetics and therapeutic applications

N Sharma, P Shekhar, V Kumar, H Kaur… - Journal of Basic …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Color serves as the initial attraction and offers a pleasing aspect. While synthetic colorants
have been popular for many years, their adverse environmental and health effects cannot be …

Effects of HCO3− and CO2 conversion rates on carbon assimilation strategies in marine microalgae: Implication by stable carbon isotope analysis of fatty acids

W Fan, Y Liu, X Xu, X Dong, H Wang - Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Marine microalgae are an essential component of marine plankton and critical primary
producers, playing a vital role in marine ecosystems. The seawater carbonate system is a …

[HTML][HTML] Green beauty unveiled: Exploring the potential of microalgae for skin whitening, photoprotection and anti-aging applications in cosmetics

HJY Leong, ML Teoh, J Beardall, P Convey - Journal of Applied Phycology, 2024 - Springer
Microalgae are gaining considerable attention in the field of cosmeceuticals due to their
unique profile. In particular, the diverse range of valuable bioactive compounds isolated …

Research progresses on the physiological and pharmacological benefits of microalgae-derived biomolecules

Z Yu, Y Hong, K Xie, Q Fan - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are a kind of photoautotrophic microorganism, which are small, fast in their
growth rate, and widely distributed in seawater and freshwater. They have strong …