Microalgae under environmental stress as a source of antioxidants

MR Gauthier, GNA Senhorinho, JA Scott - Algal Research, 2020 - Elsevier
The demand for naturally sourced compounds is rapidly growing as synthetically produced
counterparts can be toxic and unsuitable for human consumption. Antioxidant compounds …

Biological characteristics of energy conversion in carbon fixation by microalgae

J Zeng, Z Wang, G Chen - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
CO 2-fixation by microalgae can be regarded as a biological process of energy conversion
with CO 2 and H 2 O in microalgae cells in the sunlight. The study of the biological intrinsic …

Prospects of microalgae for biomaterial production and environmental applications at biorefineries

L Orejuela-Escobar, A Gualle, V Ochoa-Herrera… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are increasingly viewed as renewable biological resources for a wide range of
chemical compounds that can be used as or transformed into biomaterials through …

[HTML][HTML] Is it possible to shape the microalgal biomass composition with operational parameters for target compound accumulation?

AF Esteves, AL Gonçalves, VJP Vilar, JCM Pires - Biotechnology Advances, 2024 - Elsevier
Microalgae, as photosynthetic microorganisms, offer a sustainable source of proteins, lipids,
carbohydrates, pigments, vitamins, and antioxidants. Leveraging their advantages, such as …

[HTML][HTML] Biodiesel production from microalgae: A comprehensive review on influential factors, transesterification processes, and challenges

S Pandey, I Narayanan, R Selvaraj… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
The impending depletion of fossil fuels has sparked a global hunt for non-conventional
energy sources such as biofuels. Biofuels such as biodiesel can be produced using third …

UV mutagenesis followed by hydrogen peroxide treatment ameliorates lipid production and omega-3 fatty acids levels in Chlorella sp.

R Sivaramakrishnan, A Incharoensakdi - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The high potential Chlorella sp. was obtained after the UV mutation which produces higher
biomass and lipid content than the wild type. The lipid content and biomass were increased …

Maximizing diclofenac bioremoval efficiency using Chlorella vulgaris strain H1 and Chlorella sorokiniana strain H2: Unveiling the impact of acetic acid on microalgae

H Tahraoui, AE Belhadj, A Amrane, S Toumi… - Journal of the Taiwan …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Diclofenac (DFC) is a commonly detected pharmaceutical pollutant in
wastewater, posing environmental risks. Microalgae have emerged as potential candidates …

[HTML][HTML] Classification of dead and living microalgae Chlorella vulgaris by bioimage informatics and machine learning

R Reimann, B Zeng, M Jakopec, M Burdukiewicz… - Algal research, 2020 - Elsevier
The ratio between living and dead cells is an important parameter in microalgae culture and
environmental monitoring. Fast, robust and automated analytical methods for monitoring …

Commercial paper as a promising carrier for biofilm cultivation of Chlorella sp. for the treatment of anaerobic digestate food effluent (ADFE): Effect on the …

VO Mkpuma, NR Moheimani, H Ennaceri - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microalgal technology is still economically unattractive due to the high cost associated with
microalgal cultivation and biomass recovery from conventional suspension cultures. Biofilm …

The potential of manipulating light for the commercial production of carotenoids from algae

A Zarekarizi, L Hoffmann, DJ Burritt - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Carotenoids, one of the most widespread pigments, are becoming increasingly important for
humans because of various applications in human foods and animal feeds. Rising …